Real Madrid and Brazil left back Marcelo Vieira has stressed the importance of being team captain at the Spanish powerhouse.
During a promotional event on Thursday, Marcelo looked backat his career at the team that he joined in 2007 on a move from Fluminense, twoyears after making his professional debut with the Brazilian club, reports Efenews.
Marcelo, the second captain of Madrid after defender SergioRamos, said, “being captain is a point of pride and a big responsibility,we have to lift the name of the club as high as possible, but it is a goodthing, a pleasure.”
The 30-year-old Marcelo spoke about his early years at theclub, when he had to work his way through the ranks to secure a place on thestarting roster.
“When I arrived it was weird, because in my positionRoberto Carlos, my idol, was playing. I remember that he helped me a lot andfor that I have a lot of love and respect for him. For me he is still the bestfull back in history,” he added.
Marcelo said that the dressing room always welcomes the newplayers, adding: “We have created a family, they have taught me to respectthe others.
“Sergio and I have been here for a long time and wehave seen a lot of people come and go. It is true that when new players come,sometimes it is noticeable that they do not believe that they are at thatlocker, but it is when you arrive at that club that everything starts,”the Brazilian defender said.
Marcelo is Madrid’s second longest serving player followingRamos.
During his time at the capital squad, Madrid has won four LaLigas, two Copa del Rey cups, three Spanish Super Cups, four UEFA ChampionsLeague titles, three Europe Super Cups and four FIFA Club World titles.
The capital team celebrates its titles with fans at theFuente de Cibeles square located in central Madrid where the team’s firstcaptain traditionally puts a Madrid scarf around the neck of the statue of thegoddess Cybele.
In recent years, as the two captains have become close friends, Ramos has welcomed Marcelo up to the statue side to co-tie the scarf around Cybele’s neck.