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Marcelo (footballer, born May 1987)

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Marcelo
Born
Marcelo Antônio Guedes Filho

(1987-05-20) May 20, 1987 (age 39)
São Vicente, Brazil
OccupationProfessional footballer
Years active2007–present
Known forCentre-back for various football clubs including Santos, Wisła Kraków, PSV Eindhoven, Hannover 96, Beşiktaş, Lyon, Bordeaux, Western Sydney Wanderers

Marcelo Antônio Guedes Filho (born 20 May 1987), widely recognized simply as Marcelo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who operates primarily as a centre-back.

Santos

Originating from São Vicente, Marcelo launched his professional journey at Santos, making his first-team appearance in 2007. That same year, he secured the Campeonato Paulista title and played a significant role as the team advanced to the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores in 2007 and reached the quarterfinals in 2008. Throughout his tenure with Santos, Marcelo featured in 65 matches before his contract concluded in August 2008.

Wisła Kraków

On 1 September 2008, Marcelo committed to a five-year deal with Polish Ekstraklasa champions Wisła Kraków. Although Santos initially contested the move, asserting that Marcelo remained under contract until 2011, legal proceedings ultimately favored Marcelo, permitting his registration with Wisła.

During his inaugural 2008–09 campaign, he helped Wisła Kraków clinch the Ekstraklasa title by participating in 21 games and netting three goals. Marcelo developed a formidable defensive pairing alongside Arkadiusz Głowacki, with both defenders earning nominations for the Ekstraklasa Defender of the Year award in 2009. In the subsequent season, he emerged as Wisła’s third-highest league scorer with seven goals while the team finished as runners-up.

PSV

Marcelo transferred to Dutch Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven on 8 July 2010, signing a three-year contract for an undisclosed sum from Wisła Kraków. He quickly established himself as a regular starter, playing in 45 matches across all competitions during his debut season. The following year, Marcelo secured his first trophy with PSV by winning the KNVB Cup after defeating Heracles Almelo.

Hannover 96

Marcelo moved to Hannover 96 on 10 August 2013 after PSV agreed to an undisclosed transfer fee.

Beşiktaş

On 1 February 2016, Marcelo joined Turkish outfit Beşiktaş.

Lyon

Marcelo signed for French Ligue 1 club Lyon on 13 July 2017 for an initial fee of €7 million plus potential bonuses amounting to €0.5 million.

In August 2021, following inappropriate conduct in the locker room after a defeat, Marcelo was relegated to Lyon's reserve squad. His contract was subsequently terminated on 26 January 2022.

Bordeaux

On 28 January 2022, Marcelo penned a short-term deal with French club Bordeaux until the end of that season. Club director Admar Lopes officially presented him on 1 February.

After Bordeaux’s relegation, Marcelo departed as a free agent upon contract expiration.

Western Sydney Wanderers

Marcelo signed a one-year agreement with Australian A-League side Western Sydney Wanderers on 31 July 2022, attracted by the club’s vision and restructuring under coach Marko Rudan. Arriving in Sydney late August, he integrated swiftly into training at the Gold Coast camp and made an immediate impact both on and off the pitch. Consequently, on 26 September, Marcelo was appointed team captain for the 2022–23 season. He made his debut in a 1–0 victory over Perth Glory at CommBank Stadium on 9 October.

During a January 2023 fixture against Central Coast Mariners, Marcelo’s intense marking of injured striker Jason Cummings sparked varied media responses; some labeled it "brutal," while Marcelo defended it as part of professional play. The match concluded in a 2–2 draw. Marcelo later missed a game due to persistent groin problems but returned for the encounter against Macarthur FC.

On 4 March, he received a direct red card following a challenge on Storm Roux, shortly after teammate Brandon Borrello scored. This led to at least a one-match suspension for "Serious foul play." Despite disciplinary setbacks, Marcelo was recognized as a pivotal defensive figure within Rudan’s system, averaging two interceptions and over six clearances per ninety minutes while conceding only twelve goals during his time on the field. On 28 March, he extended his contract through the 2023–24 campaign.

In a March clash against Adelaide United, Marcelo was dismissed for placing players Nestory Irankunda and Lachlan Barr in chokeholds amid an on-field dispute. The incident attracted criticism as "entirely unnecessary," although Rudan defended Marcelo’s intent to manage altercations. On 13 April, he received a two-match suspension alongside an additional suspended two-match ban applicable to A-League or Australia Cup fixtures.

Marcelo celebrated his milestone of participating in his 600th professional game on 28 April during Western Sydney Wanderers’ narrow 3–2 defeat to Melbourne City in the final round of that A-League season.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals broken down by club, season, and competition
Club Season League State League National Cup Continental Overall
Division Appearances Goals Appearances Goals Appearances Goals Appearances Goals Appearances Goals
Santos 2007 Série A 25 2 7 1 — 7 0 39 3
2008 Série A 16 0 6 0 — 4 0 26 0
Total 41 2 13 1 — 11 0 65 3
Wisła Kraków 2008–09 Ekstraklasa 21 3 — 8 0 1 0 30 3
2009–10 Ekstraklasa 28 7 — 3 0 2 0 33 7
Total 49 10 — 11 0 3 0 63 10
PSV Eindhoven 2010–11 Eredivisie 28 2 — 3 0 14 1 45 3
2011–12 Eredivisie 31 2 — 6 0 12 0 49 2
2012–13 Eredivisie 32 1 — 5 0 7 1 44 2
Total 91 5 — 14 0 33 2 138 7
Hannover 96 2013–14 Bundesliga 24 0 — 1 0 — 25 0
2014–15 Bundesliga 34 2 — 1 0 — 35 2
Total 58 2 — 2 0 — 60 2
Beşiktaş (loan) 2015–16 Süper Lig 14 2 — 2 0 0 0 16 2
Beşiktaş 2016–17 Süper Lig 32 3 — 3 0 10 0 45 3
Total 46 5 — 5 0 10 0 61 5
Lyon 2017-18 Ligue 1 35 3 — 4 1 10 1 49 5
2018-19 Ligue 1 33 0 — 5 0 8 0 46 0
2019-20 Ligue 1 17 0 — 6 0 10 0 33 0
2020-21 Ligue 1 34 3 — 3 0 — 37 3
Total 119 6 — 18 1 28 1 165 8
Lyon B 2021-22 Championnat National 2 11 3 — — — 11 3
Bordeaux 2021-22 Ligue 1 11 0 — — — 11 0
Western Sydney Wanderers 2022-23 A-League Men 23 1 3 0 — — 26 1
2023-24 A-League Men 26 2 — — — 26 0
Total 49 3 3 0 — — 52 3
Career total 496 37 16 1 50 1 86 3 648 42


Honours

Santos

Wisła Kraków

PSV Eindhoven

Beşiktaş

Lyon

Individual

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