Marcelo, who performed at Actual Madrid for 15 seasons, introduced his escape from skilled soccer on the pace of 36.
Former Brazil and Actual Madrid defender Marcelo has introduced his leaving from soccer, bringing the curtain ailing on a trophy-laden occupation that integrated 5 UEFA Champions League triumphs.
Marcelo, 36, performed for Actual from 2007-2022 and left the Spanish membership with 25 trophies in 546 video games, together with six LaLiga titles.
The defender scored within the 2014 Champions League ultimate which gave Actual “La Decima”, their long-awaited tenth Eu crown, kick-starting a decade of dominance the place the membership went directly to win 5 extra.
Marcelo used to be additionally a part of the squad that gained 3 Champions League titles in a row between the 2015-16 and 2017-18 seasons.
“My journey as a player ends here, but I still have so much to give football,” he stated in a video posted on social media platform Instagram on Thursday. “Thank you for everything.”
Marcelo additionally gained two Copa del Rey trophies, 5 Spanish Tremendous Cups, 4 Membership Global Cups and 3 Eu Tremendous Cups with Actual, whom he additionally captained in opposition to the tip of his stint in Madrid.
“One of the greatest left backs in Real Madrid and world football history and we had the privilege of watching him for a long time,” Actual Madrid president Florentino Perez stated in a remark.
“He is one of our greatest legends and Real Madrid is and always will be his home.”
Marcelo ultimate performed for Brazilian Serie An aspect Fluminense, the place he began his formative years {and professional} occupation, successful the Copa Libertadores in 2023 prior to escape through mutual consent in November.
He additionally made 58 appearances for Brazil, successful the Confederations Cup in 2013 plus a silver medal on the 2012 Summer season Olympics and bronze in 2008.