Top 99 Quotes & Sayings by Marcelo

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Brazilian footballer Marcelo.

Last updated on April 20, 2025.

Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior, known as Marcelo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back. Known for his offensive capabilities, trickery, and technical qualities, Marcelo is often regarded as one of the greatest left-backs of all time. He is the most decorated player in the history of Real Madrid, with 25 trophies won.

Brazilian - Footballer | Born: May 12, 1988

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Benitez is an amazing coach, very competetive.

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Roberto Carlos has always been my idol, even before I actually met him.

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I look for a goal and I try to keep my focus on it.

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Lots of people hide behind social media to spread ridiculous rumours and cause problems where they don't exist.

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When I first got to Madrid, Cannavaro helped me loosen up a lot. The rule was that I could attack as long as I sprinted back. But if I was late? Man, then it got real. The man could yell.

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I've always been motivated and I've never lost my smile.

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Mourinho has taught me to be especially aggressive on the pitch, and now I'm going crazy trying to win every ball.

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One day you're on top and the next day everyone is putting you down but for me Zidane is the best trainer in the world.

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Cristiano is a fantastic player, maybe the best. For me it is a great honour to play with him. You just have to pass him the ball and he does the rest.

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Paul Pogba is a revelation and my idol is Lillian Thuram. I'm inspired by the best and he was always a quick and safe defender.

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Everyone wants to talk about Ronaldo. I see him work every day and I think he's the best.

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I wanted little kids in Brazil to look at me like I used to look at Roberto Carlos. I wanted them to start growing their hair out because of Marcelo, you know?

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I love going to the theatre.

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I would prefer to win not playing well than to lose while doing so.

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I want to be at Madrid for many years.

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I'm always trying to get better.

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I'm eager to keep improving in every match and every training session.

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Neymar is an unpredictable player. When defending when you have anticipated something, he has already thought of something else and it's impossible to defend.

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As athletes, it is our responsibility to be role models. But we are not superheroes.

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I had a very good relationship with Cristiano, his family and his girlfriend.

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I still remember the first time I stepped out on the pitch at the Bernabeu. It was a spectacular moment - from another world.

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Ronaldo is a machine.

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Every season brings new challenges and we always need to give our best.

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Having Neymar at Real Madrid would be a huge pleasure. Madrid have to do everything to sign the best players in the world and his past at Barcelona would not be a problem.

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I feel a lot of love for Real because for me it is the biggest club in the world and my home.

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Real Madrid are favourites in every championship and in every game, but we will stay humble in order to earn a victory.

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If we can win playing well then that's great but the most important thing is to get the victory.

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We know that Xabi Alonso has done a lot for Real Madrid, but this is Real and when a good player leaves, another good player comes in.

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I used to go to the beach everyday in Rio!

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I am delighted with the fans at the Bernabeu.

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Leaving Madrid has never crossed my mind, I trust myself more than any other person and there is no reason to leave.

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Even the good things don't go to my head and I don't let the bad things affect me.

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Being captain of Real Madrid is an honour and a big responsibility.

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Pepe is a phenomenal player, everyone knows that.

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It is easy to play with Cristiano Ronaldo. He knows where he has to give you the ball and does it perfectly. He helps the team out in defence and on top of that provides assists and great passes.

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There are a lot of people who come to the Bernabeu who want to frustrate us, but that's normal.

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I've read that some people believe I don't respect the fans' opinions, but that is not true.

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Zidane is a great coach. We are with him until death.

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Way back as a child playing football on the beach, you dream of being a player representing your national team on the big stage - and now I get to be the captain. It's something money can't buy.

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If you go in with intensity and fight for the ball it gives you more confidence in the game and you can play better.

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Traveling for club football wasn't very realistic for my family. Maybe people in America or England won't understand this, but gasoline in Brazil, especially back when I was a kid, was very, very expensive.

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Playing with Kaka is easy, as is Raul. They are very intelligent and they know what to do at each moment. With these types of players, with such quality, it is easy to get in tune with.

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I don't care who you are, if you're not feeling anxious before playing in a final, you're not a real person. I don't care who you are.

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Penalties are like the lottery and you miss them when luck is not on your side.

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It costs to win, you need patience.

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Life is made up of challenges.

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The people of Madrid are very affectionate with me and the fans are usually nice to me at the stadium.

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People want to see Madrid win and we will always try.

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I am a professional who works hard every day to improve and I work for my club, my family and my fans.

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Real have given me everything, just like Fluminense did when I began my career.

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For me, nothing bad can happen on a football pitch. You could be growing up in chaos, everything could be going crazy around you, but if you have a ball at your feet, you stop thinking. Everything is quiet, peaceful.

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Luckily, my grandfather was willing to sacrifice everything for me.

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Eden's a top player.

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The best come to Madrid and I would love to play with Neymar.

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Neymar and Ronaldo are great players, that can score in decisive games.

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Football demands patience. Keep working and you will be rewarded.

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I think the Real fans would love to watch Neymar playing for Real Madrid.