Career
In 2008 he signed a contract with Kalamata. After a few months there he signed a contract with Skoda Xanthi and he stayed there for four years and then he signed with Baniyas in United Arab Emirates, for a fee of €600.000. In Skoda Xanthi, Marcelinho played 115 games( 17 goals, 14 assists) in all competitions.
According to Sky Sport, the 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder has signed an one-year contract (with an option for two additional years) with Catania.
Eventually, on 12 July 2014, it was officially announced that Marcelinho signed an one-year contract with Catania as a free transfer. On 18 January 2015 he signed with Atromitos F.C.
The length of the contract is 1,5 years. "Greece is my second home and when I was informed about the interest of the club, I knew I had to come back.
Although in Italy the level of football player is higher, we decided together with my family to grab this opportunity.
I had proposals from other Greek clubs but I did not want to go somewhere else."
On 4 February 2016, he mutually agreed with the club to solve his contract.
