Marcelo began his soccer career playing futsal in Brazil at the age of 5. He played futsal until he was 11, when he moved to play soccer for the Marquinhos Capiava Academy, as well as clubs like Uniclinic, Guarani FC, and Ceará SC U20. Eventually, he moved up to Ceará SC's professional team roster.

After undergoing an ACL surgery, Marcelo decided to move to the United States to start his college career with Hinds Community College. Marcelo subsequently played for USL teams, including Kalamazoo Outrage (MI), Vermont Voltage, OKC Energy, and Michigan Bucks (MI), winning Regional Championships with both Michigan teams.

As a coach, Marcelo began as an assistant coach for Hinds Community College, helping the team reach the playoffs for the State and Regional Championship. After two years, he became the assistant coach for East Central Community College, where he helped the team make the playoffs after a 5-year absence. In 2023, Marcelo moved to Red Deer to work for The Dome/SC Central as Assistant Technical Director. During his two years at The Dome/SC Central, Marcelo led the U19 team to the club's first EMSA medal for a Red Deer men's team.

Marcelo specializes in player development and scouting, having placed more than 450 players in U.S. and Canadian colleges. He has also obtained his U.S. Soccer D License and U.S. Soccer Grassroots License. Marcelo is excited to work with and strengthen players as a coach for SC Central Alberta