Marcelo

Brazil · Left-back · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2011-2018

Left-back with a winger's ball control who drove attacks forward

79.3OVR#227 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“Technically he is better than I was. I was more power and punch.”
— Roberto Carlos, Brazil and Real Madrid left-back · source

Category averages

  • Speed81.8
  • Shooting72.1
  • Passing85.0
  • Ball Control85.7
  • Movement75.8
  • Football IQ81.5
  • Defending Skill68.2
  • Physical76.4
  • Mental78.7
  • Career86.0

Top 10 attributes

  1. Possession92
  2. First Touch92
  3. Skills & Tricks92
  4. Link-up Play90
  5. Dribbling90
  6. Short Passing88
  7. Press Resistance88
  8. Agility88
  9. Balance88
  10. Big-Game Temperament88

All 64 attributes

Speed 81.8

  • Top Speed82
  • Acceleration85
  • Dribbling Speed86
  • Top Speed with Ball80
  • Knock-on & Run72
  • Change of Pace86

Shooting 72.1

  • Finishing72
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots80
  • Volleys75
  • Curve82
  • Penalties60
  • Heading62
  • Direct Free Kicks72
  • Shooting Creativity76
  • Acrobatics62

Passing 85.0

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing82
  • Through Balls85
  • Crossing85
  • Link-up Play90
  • Vision85
  • Set-Piece Delivery80

Ball Control 85.7

  • Dribbling90
  • Possession92
  • First Touch92
  • Skills & Tricks92
  • Weak Foot60
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 75.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind76
  • Attacking Positioning75
  • Anticipation78
  • Recovery Runs70

Football IQ 81.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness84
  • Game Management78
  • Tactical Creativity82

Defending Skill 68.2

  • Defensive Positioning65
  • Marking68
  • Interceptions72
  • Standing Tackle70
  • Sliding Tackle72
  • Offside Trap62

Physical 76.4

  • Strength72
  • Stamina82
  • Agility88
  • Balance88
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels58
  • Aggression70

Mental 78.7

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership78
  • Selflessness78
  • Concentration76
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline66

Career 86.0

  • Consistency85
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements85
  • Durability85
  • Loyalty87

Profile

Born
12 May 1988
Height
174 cm
Weight
75 kg
Foot
Left
Career
2005–2025
Prime
2011-2018

Club career

  • 2005–2007 Fluminense
  • 2007–2022 Real Madrid
  • 2022–2023 Olympiacos
  • 2023–2024 Fluminense

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 5

2014 Real Madrid · 2016 Real Madrid · 2017 Real Madrid · 2018 Real Madrid · 2022 Real Madrid

Copa Libertadores 1

2023 Fluminense

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 6

2006–07, 2007–08, 2011–12, 2016–17, 2019–20, 2021–22

Club World Cup 4

2014, 2016, 2017, 2018

UEFA Super Cup 3

2014, 2016, 2017

Recopa Sudamericana 1

2024

Confederations Cup 1

2013

Copa del Rey 2

2010–11, 2013–14

Supercopa de España 5

2008, 2012, 2017, 2020, 2022

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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