From father to son, the class changes its function but not its form. Marcelo he stopped playing football on February 6, 2025. A year later, his son Enzo Alves signed his first professional contract with Real Madrid. Stories of tradition, privilege, identity and continuity. The former legend of blancos he concluded his experience with football by spending his last years between Greece (Olympiakos) and his home in Brazil. In fact, his final football stop was Fluminense, with whom he managed to conquer the Copa Libertadores playing as a starter in the final. The Brazilian roots have had a great weight in the history of the left back, who despite an ambivalent relationship with the Select he has always shown great love for the green and gold people. Enzo Alves stands in discontinuity with his father on various levels: from the role to the national team, with which he is involved in U17 European Championships.
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Marcelo’s son shines in the youth tournament
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 16: Kian Noble of Manchester City is tackled by Enzo Alves and Bruno Galassi of Real Madrid during the Premier League International Cup match between Manchester City and Real Madrid Castilla at Joie Stadium on December 16, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)
Enzo Alves thus decided to choose Spanish nationality. Born in 2009the young talent of the red furies has always lived in Spain (Marcelo played in Madrid from 2007 to 2022), fully legitimizing his choice in international football. Currently, Marcelo’s son represents a great hope for Spain, without prolific strikers and above all for Real Madrid, who has brought well 0 players with the Iberian national team in view of the next World Cup.
Marcelo was in the stands to watch his son Enzo Alves captain Spain in the UEFA U17 Euros.
Enzo scored a goal in Spain’s 4-1 win over Estonia 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/BjnEyq3zMp
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Enzo Alves differs from his father because a career as a big nine is in his future. This was also demonstrated in the debut match of the Under 17 European Championships. Captain of the youth selection, the heir to the former Real Madrid full-back scored the goal 3-0 momentary against Estonia. A touch below that takes him to 8 goals in 18 appearances with the baby red furies. Expectations on Spain were high and in fact the Iberian boys did not disappoint by winning 4-1.
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