Marcelo’s Son Enzo Follows Father’s Footsteps in Spain As 13 Year Old Shines in Real Madrid Academy

Marcelo’s Son Enzo Follows Father’s Footsteps in Spain As 13 Year Old Shines in Real Madrid Academy

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:13 PM
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  • Former Real Madrid defender, Marcelo has his son rising through the ranks at Los Blancos' academy just like his father did in 2007
  • The 13-year-old Enzo has been described as sensational following his superb display for Real Madrid’s under-13 side
  • Marcelo joined Real Madrid in 2007 from Brazilian club Fluminense and rose through the ranks to become one of Los Blancos’ most impactful players

Marcelo’s eldest son, Enzo is already following in the footsteps of his father following his eye-catching display for Real Madrid’s under-13s.

The 13-year-old’s performance has been one of note in the Real Madrid academy. His talent has been described as exceptional for someone of his young age.

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Marcelo’s Son Enzo hopes to follow in his father's footsteps at Real Madrid by graduating to the senior team of Los Blancos. Photo credit La Liga Lowdowns
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According to Fansided, the teenage prodigy plays as a center-forward for the young team and expects to progress through the ranks at Santiago Bernabeu just like his father.

Marcelo joined Real Madrid in 2007 as an exciting youth sensation from Brazilian side Fluminense, rising up the ranks to become one of the club’s greatest players.

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The Los Blancos legend left the club at the conclusion of last season to join Olympiacos, winning 5 UEFA Champions League titles alongside several other top honours in La Liga, UEFA Super Cup, World Club Cup and Copa Del Rey.

Marcelo’s Olympiacos unveiling is still spectacular

Meanwhile, fans have still not gotten over the spectacular unveiling of Brazil legend, Marcelo by Greek side Olympiacos during the summer transfer window.

According to Marca, a raucous crowd of about 20,000 fans welcomed the former Real Madrid legend to the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium during his unveiling.

Marcelo who was accompanied by his wife and two sons including Enzo arrived at Athens International Airport by private jet and was escorted to the stadium by the club's Sports Director Christian Karembeu before his unveiling.

Enzo goes viral after completing the bin challenge with Real Madrid Players

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Marcelo’s son, Enzo became an overnight social media sensation after his bin challenge video was uploaded on the internet by the former Real Madrid defender.

The viral clip captured Enzo heading the ball back and forth with some Real Madrid stars, including Luka Modric and Casemiro, in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium changing room.

The young kid impressively succeeds in the challenge, putting the ball in the bin, much to the excitement and celebration of the Real Madrid players.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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