Marcelo Fernandes


Marcelo Faria Fernandes is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a central defender, and is a current manager.

Playing career

Born in Santos, São Paulo, Fernandes played amateur football until his 20s, and began his career at Portuguesa Santista. He moved to Santos in 1992, but after failing to break into the club's starting XI, was loaned to Rio Branco de Americana, Remo, Botafogo-SP, América-RN and Atlético Mineiro, the last one already in 1998.
Fernandes was released by Peixe in 1999, and played for Rio Branco-ES, América-RN, Criciúma, Joinville, Náutico, Portuguesa and ABC. He retired with the latter in 2003, aged 32.

Post-playing career

In 2011 Fernandes joined former club Santos' staff, being appointed as assistant manager. On 5 March 2015, after Enderson Moreira's dismissal, he was named interim manager.
On 12 March, after a 2–1 home win against rivals Palmeiras, Fernandes was definitely appointed as manager. On 9 July, after only winning three out of 30 points, he returned to his previous assistant role, being replaced by Dorival Júnior.

Honours

Player

;Remo
;Santos