Marcelo Vieira

Marcelo Vieira

Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior (born 12 May 1988) is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team. Marcelo is said to be gifted with great technical ability, a fierce shot, and good passing. Mainly a left back, he can also operate as a left winger.

Very often compared to Roberto Carlos, Marcelo was named as Roberto Carlos heir by Roberto Carlos himself and said "Marcelo possesses a better technical ability than me," and also called Marcelo the world's best at his position.

After his breakthrough season, Marcelo was praised by footballs legends such as Paolo Maldini and Diego Maradona, who also called him the best in his position.