Former defender of the Brazilian national team and "Real Madrid" Marcelo (36 years) announced today, Thursday, his retirement from football.
Marcelo, whose full name is Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior, began his career at Fluminense in Brazil in 2002. In 2007, he moved to Madrid's "Real", where he spent 14 successful seasons and won numerous trophies, including four Champions League titles.
He is also a record holder for the number of appearances for "Real Madrid" among foreign players - 528 matches. As part of the Brazilian national team, Marcelo debuted in 2006 and took part in several major tournaments, including the World Cup.
**"I always gave 100% on the field, and it has been my way to thank football for everything it has given me,"** said Marcelo in his statement about the end of his career.
In recent years, Marcelo has faced injuries and lost his place in the main lineup of "Real". However, his influence on the team and football in general remains undeniable.
