Athlete

Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior

He is known as Marcelo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays not only for the Spanish club Real Madrid but also he plays for the Brazil national team. He plays mainly either as left back or as left winger.
Marcelo started playing futsal at the age of nine and by the age of 13, he was on the books of Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro. He was called up for the 2008 Olympic squad, where he won a bronze medal.

He comes from a very poor background and even considered quitting football, but his grandfather convinced him to continue with the sport.  Time later Marcelo not only won a Campeonato Carioca but also won an award for been a really good player. Marcelo has been also elected to the Squad of the Season three times, as well as four La Ligatitles. Marcelo was praised by football legends such as Paolo Maldini and Diego Maradona, who also called him the best in his position.