Marcelinho (footballer, born 2002)

Marcelo José de Lima Filho (born 11 December 2002), commonly known as Marcelinho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Juventude, on loan from Tombense.

Early career
Born in Anicuns, Goiás, Marcelinho began his career with the youth sides of Atlético Goianiense before joining Clube Náutico Almirante Barroso. On 6 July 2019, he was loaned to Palmeiras, with a buyout clause.

Palmeiras
Marcelinho made his first team debut for Verdão on 18 November 2020, due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad, coming on as a second-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Aníbal Vega in a 2–2 away draw against Ceará, for the year's Copa do Brasil. He made his Série A debut three days later, starting in a 1–0 loss at Goiás.

In July 2021, Marcelinho left Verdão after his loan expired, and moved to Vasco da Gama also in a temporary deal, being assigned to the under-20 team.

Cruzeiro
On 2 December 2021, Marcelinho agreed to a two-year contract with Cruzeiro. Initially a member of the under-20s during the 2022 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, he featured in five first team matches before moving out on loan to Ferroviária on 8 July 2022.

On 30 July 2022, after Ferroviária's elimination from the 2022 Série D, Marcelinho moved to Água Santa also on loan. He scored his first senior goal the following day, netting a last-minute equalizer in a 1–1 away draw against Juventus-SP, for the year's Copa Paulista.

On 16 November 2022, Marcelinho rescinded his contract with Cruzeiro.

Tombense
On 13 December 2022, Marcelinho signed for Tombense in the Série B. Regularly used, he scored seven goals during the campaign as his side suffered relegation.

Loan to Santos
On 30 December 2023, Marcelinho joined Santos on a one-year loan deal. He made his club debut on 31 January of the following year, replacing Rómulo Otero in a 1–0 Campeonato Paulista away win over former side Água Santa.

On 10 April 2024, Santos announced that Marcelinho's loan contract was rescinded; he featured in just five matches for the club.

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