Real Madrid legend announces retirement at 36 after 28 trophies and two decades

You have to be pretty special to be known by a singular name in football, and that was the case for Brazilian left-back Marcelo. The position was of course nominal for the Real Madrid legend, who tended to attack where necessary. At the age of 36, Marcelo has called time on a long and illustrious career.

Marcelo explained that his love for football came from his grandfather, and he will now pass the baton onto his son Enzo Alves, who is currently starring in the Real Madrid academy sides. After leaving Real Madrid in 2022, Marcelo had a year at Olympiakos before returning to his first club and one of three in his career, Fluminense. He has been without a club since November, and decided to end his career.

Forever grateful