Marcelo Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Wife, Career, Net Worth

Marcelo is a professional footballer from Brazil. Furthermore, Marcelo is a left-back for the Spanish football team ‘Real Madrid.’

Wiki, Bio, Age,  Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education

Marcelo Vieira da Silva Junior, better known as Marcelo Vieira, was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 12, 1988. He is currently 34 years old and a Brazilian citizen. He is of South American ancestry. Furthermore, his solar sign is Taurus, and he practices Roman Catholicism.

He is the son of Maria da Silva (his mother) and Marcelo Vieira da Silva (his father) (father). His father was a firefighter, while his mother was a teacher. Julia Vieira, her sister, is also named Julia. He joined a local futsal club at an early age and played on a 5A-side squad. Furthermore, at the age of 13, he began playing for the Brazilian team Fluminese.

When it comes to his academic credentials, there is no specific information available concerning his graduation. We might assume that he received his diploma from a local Brazilian institution.

Marcelo’s Height, Weight & Body Measurement

Marcelo Vieira stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs around 80 kg. Furthermore, he has black hair and dark brown eyes, and there is no information on his other physical measurements.

Marcelo’s Profession & Career

Marcelo made the transition from the Fluminense junior squad to the adult club in 2005, where he played two seasons. His remarkable offensive ability drew the attention of CSKA Moscow, Real Madrid, and Sevilla Football Clubs. He joined the Spanish football team ‘Real Madrid’ in 2007. On January 7, 2007, he made his Real Madrid debut against Deportivo La Corua, and by April, he was already in the starting lineup.

The football player was forced to sit on the bench due to poor performance and a sequence of errors. Jose Mourinho then employed him as a left-winger once more. Due to a bad injury, he was unable to compete in games in 2013. Due to a hamstring injury, he was unable to compete in La Liga. In September 2017, Real Madrid renewed his contract. He’ll be with the national team till 2022.

International career opportunities

He has represented his country as a left-back since 2006. Marcelo scored his first goal for the national team in the first game against Wales. He also competed in the Olympic Games in 2008, and he was a member of the World Cup reserve team in 2010, albeit he did not play in the main team. A year later, in a friendly encounter, the Brazilian scored once again for the national team.

In 2012, he competed in the Olympic Games again, winning a silver medal. The 2014 World Cup, on the other hand, was the most significant performance for the national squad. In March 2017, he scored against the Paraguay national team in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. By the way, the man is a fan of both the Brazilian national team and Real Madrid.

Awards

Marcelo has also won various titles and awards with his teams as a footballer. He was named to the ‘FIFA FIFPro World XI’ in 2012, 2015, and 2016, as well as the ‘La Liga Teams of the Season’ in 2015-16.

Marcelo’s Income & Net Worth

He has amassed a sizable fortune as a result of his career. His net worth is now reported to be over $16 million as of January 2023, and his weekly income is 100,000 Euros, which he receives from his current club Real Madrid. He also made a good living through brand endorsements.

Marcelo’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship

In 2008, Marcelo Vieira married Clarice Alves. They married after a lengthy relationship with her girlfriend. Enzo Gattuso Alves Vieira and Liam Vieira are the names of the couple’s two children.

Marcelo, as a football player, is constantly chastised. This is common, and every football player understands how one terrible game can destroy a good reputation. There are no more rumors of scandals around his personal or professional life.

Marcelo’s Social Media(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

On Instagram, he has over 53 million followers, and on Twitter, he has over 12.3 million followers. Similarly, Facebook has more than 28 million followers.

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