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Marcelo Vieira
Place of Birth: 
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date of Birth: 
12/05/1988
Position: 
Defender
Weight: 
73 kg
Height: 
171.9 cm
Nationality: 
Brazilian

Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior, or simply Marcelo, was one of the ‘Crown Jewels’ of always-prolific Brazilian football and one of Real Madrid’s swanky winter signings of 2006/07. He arrived in Europe at the age of 18 having already hit the big time with Fluminense and he quickly adapted to Madrid thanks to the other Brazilians on the squad, but especially Roberto Carlos, who took Marcelo under his wing and taught his successor the tricks of the trade.

A pacey and offensive player, the young left-back has worked arduously since landing in Madrid hoping to capitalize on the opportunities given to him by the manager. With nerves of steel and water running through his veins, Marcelo has earned Bernd Schuster’s confidence and a spot in the line-up. “I always knew I’d get my chance, and now I get to show my stuff on the pitch,” he explained.

Marcelo’s consistent playing time is also rubbing off on Brazilian national team coach Dunga, who gave the youngster his debut against Wales. No one could have written a better script as Marcelo hammered home an impressive crossed shot from outside the box in an all-out display of strength, speed, and ball-handling.

Marcelo Vieira
Place of Birth: 
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date of Birth: 
12/05/1988
Position: 
Defender
Weight: 
73 kg
Height: 
171.9 cm
Nationality: 
Brazilian

Marcelo began playing football when he was nine years old. He joined the Fluminense youth at 13 and started as a midfielder before the club’s manager positioned him as a left-back in order to make better use of his speed. He nearly dropped out of the football academy because his parents couldn’t afford his daily bus fare, but the club took care of the situation to not to lose the player. After firmly establishing himself on the first team, it was only a matter of time before he made his move to Europe and was called-up by Brazil.

The defender feels happy in the Spanish capital and spends his free time with his family and friends. He especially enjoys playing his PlayStation. He is a good friend of the other Brazilians on the squad as well as Gonzalo Higuaín, who happens to be his neighbour. Roberto Carlos is his friend, mentor and all-time favourite player. Marcelo is a nice, affable, and witty young man who sings and dances with Robinho during training.

Marcelo Vieira
Place of Birth: 
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date of Birth: 
12/05/1988
Position: 
Defender
Weight: 
73 kg
Height: 
171.9 cm
Nationality: 
Brazilian
  • La Liga: 2006/07, 2007/08
Statistics
Liga Española 1ª División 2009-10Champions League 2009-10Copa del Rey 2009-10
Games2052
Home Matches Played1031
Away Matches Played1021
Matches Started1950
Matches Subbed In102
Matches Subbed Out400
Minutes Played175347156
Minutes Played Starter17054710
Minutes Played Sub48056
Home Minutes Played85328125
Away Minutes Played90019031
Goals Scored200
Headers Scored000
Penalty Kicks Scored000
Free Kicks Scored000
Goals w/ Right Foot200
Goals w/ Left Foot000
Goals as Starter200
Goals as Sub000
Home Goals Scored100
Away Goals Scored100
Goals Conceded000
Penalty Kicks Conceded000
Free Kicks Conceded000
Home Goals Conceded000
Away Goals Conceded000
Crosses Into Big Box52146
Crosses Into Small Box200
Crosses Shot on Goal800
Fouls Committed2251
Fouls Drawn4675
Offside100
Shots27132
Home Shots on Goal971
Away Shots on Goal1861
Penalty Kicks Taken000
Free Kicks on Goal000
Headers on goal000
Shots w/ Right Foot1422
Shots w/ Left Foot13110
Shots on Goal840
Shots Off Post010
Yellow Cards220
Yellow Cards Provoked by Opponent810
Red Cards000
Red Cards for Double Yellow000
Red Cards Provoked by Opponent000
Scoring Percentage700
On-Goal Percentage30310
Assists2550
Assists w/ Goal400
Turnovers144383
Steals89264
Balls Saved Under Posts000
Corners1000
Penalties Committed000
Penalties Received000
Penalties Saved000
Total Passes106228734
Passes Completed82822021
Passes Incompleted2346713
Marcelo Vieira
Place of Birth: 
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date of Birth: 
12/05/1988
Position: 
Defender
Weight: 
73 kg
Height: 
171.9 cm
Nationality: 
Brazilian
  • Fluminense (2005/06)
  • Real Madrid (2006-present)
  • La Liga debut: 7 January 2007
    Match: Deportivo 2-0 Real Madrid
  • Real Madrid debut: 7 January 2007
    Match: Deportivo 2-0 Real Madrid
  • International for Brazil
     
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CURRENT NEWS
  • Salgado

    ARTICLE  -  31/05/2009

    Salgado & Marcelo
    "It was already a complicated match before the send-offs"
  • Marcelo

    ARTICLE  -  25/05/2009

    Marcelo injury update
    The Brazilian bruised the sciatic nerve in his right leg
  • Marcelo

    ARTICLE  -  10/05/2009

    Marcelo & Metzelder
    "We must do whatever it takes to defend the image of this club"