Marcelo Vieira da SIlva Junior

nickname

Marcelo

Sun sign

Trails

Place of birth

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

nationality

training

Marcelo’s educational background is unknown.

occupation

professional soccer player

family

• Father – unknown
• mother – unknown
• Siblings – Julia Vieira (Sister)
• Others – San Pedro (grandfather) (died July 2014 during the 2014 World Cup)

Manager

Marcelo is signed with Toreta doo

Position

left behind

Shirt Number

12

To build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 8½ inches or 174 cm

weight

78 kg or 172 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Marcelo is married to Brazilian actress Clarisse Alves with whom he has been dating since 2003. Together the couple have one child, Enzo Gattuso Alves Vieira (born September 24, 2009).

race/ethnicity

multiracial

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• tattoos
• Afro hairstyle

measurements

Marcelo’s body specifications can be:

• Chest – 100 cm or 39.5 inches
• Arms/biceps – 38 cm or 15 inches
• Waist – 84 cm or 33 inches

shoe size

unknown

brand promotion

In April 2013, Marcelo signed an endorsement deal with popular sportswear brand Adidas .

Vieira has appeared in a television advertisement for Nivea Men , Pepsi and Microsoft.

Religion

Roman Catholicism

Known for

As one of the best left-backs in the world and also because of his shooting and technical skills, he is often compared to former Brazilian superstar Roberto Carlos.

First soccer game

On January 7, 2007, he made his debut for Real Madrid in a 2–0 win over Deportivo La Coruna.

Marcelo made his international debut in a friendly win over Wales on 5 September 2006.

Strengthen

• versatility
• defense
• pass
• Long and short shots
• ball handling
• Speed, quickness, agility

weaknesses

• head plays

first movie

Marcelo hasn’t made a film yet.

First TV show

Aside from football matches themselves, he has not been seen on any other TV shows.

Personal trainer

Marcelo’s training program and diet are unknown.

Marcelo Viera favorite things

unknown

Marcelo Vieira Facts

1. Marcelo started playing futsal (indoor football) at the age of 9.
2. At the age of 13 he was already one of the most popular Brazilian Fluminense teams.
3. Marcelo had a difficult childhood and because he was very poor, he thought about quitting football. However, his club at the time, Fluminense, had already seen great potential in Marcelo and guaranteed him continued development as a footballer.
4. Marcelo’s grandfather paid money so he could play football.
5. He dedicates every goal to his wife and grandfather.
6. He signed for Real Madrid in January 2007.
7. On April 14, 2007, he made his first start for Real Madrid in a match against Racing de Santander.
8. Former Italian soccer star Paolo Maldini praised Marcelo as a left-back who is a great attacker and defender at the same time.
9. He became a Spanish citizen on July 26, 2011.
10. Marcelo was part of the Brazil national team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England.
11. On July 10, 2015, Marcelo extended his contract with Real Madrid for another 5 years.
12. Vieira is best friends with Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe.
13. Marcelo has many tattoos on his body including his date of birth (12) on his left arm, his grandfather’s name “Pedro” and his jersey number.
14. Follow Marcelo on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.