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Marlon

Defender
🇧🇷 Brazil · 31 yrs · Born 7 Sep 1995 in Duque de Caxias · 1.82 m · 80 kg · Right-footed
Centre-back
Shakhtar Donetsk

Marlon is a defender from Brazil who plays for Shakhtar Donetsk, wearing shirt number 6. This season he has made 11 appearances. Born in 1995, he stands 1.82 m tall.

Player information

Full name Marlon Santos da Silva Barbosa
Known as M. Santos da Silva Barbosa
Position Defender
Team Shakhtar Donetsk
Nationality Brazil
Date of birth 7 September 1995
Age 31 years
Height 1.82 m
Weight 80 kg
Sex Male
Shirt number 6

Season statistics

11 Matches
0 Goals
0 Assists
0 Yellow cards
0 Red cards
8.0 Rating

Recent matches · last 1

W

Trophy cabinet · 1 won

Copa del Rey – logo
Copa del Rey 1×

Clubs and national teams · 1

  1. Shakhtar Donetsk - club crest
    Shakhtar Donetsk
    Jul 2021 – Jun 2028 #4

The career of Marlon so far

Marlon's career began at Fluminense U20. He moved to Fluminense in 2014, to Sassuolo in 2018 for €12m, to Shakhtar Donetsk in 2021 for €12m and then to Shakhtar Donetsk in 2025, among 15 recorded transfers in total. He has won 8 trophies, including Copa Del Rey. He currently plays for Shakhtar Donetsk.

Career history · 15 transfers

  1. 2025
    Los Angeles FC Shakhtar Donetsk
    11 Jul 2025
  2. 2024
    Shakhtar Donetsk Los Angeles FC
    11 Sep 2024
  3. 2024
    Shakhtar Donetsk TBC
    18 July 2024
  4. 2024
    Fluminense Shakhtar Donetsk
    30 June 2024
  5. 2023
    Shakhtar Donetsk Fluminense
    12 Jul 2023
  6. 2023
    Monza Shakhtar Donetsk
    30 June 2023
  7. 2022
    Shakhtar Donetsk Monza
    5 August 2022
  8. 2021
    Sassuolo Shakhtar Donetsk
    €12,000,000 1 July 2021
  9. 2018
    FC Barcelona Sassuolo
    €12,000,000 16 Aug 2018
  10. 2018
    Nice FC Barcelona
    30 June 2018
  11. 2017
    FC Barcelona Nice
    29 Aug 2017
  12. 2017
    Fluminense FC Barcelona
    €5,000,000 1 July 2017
  13. 2017
    Barcelona II Fluminense
    30 June 2017
  14. 2016
    Fluminense Barcelona II
    8 Jul 2016
  15. 2014
    Fluminense U20 Fluminense
    1 Jan 2014

Frequently asked questions about Marlon

What team does Marlon play for?

Marlon plays for Shakhtar Donetsk.

What position does Marlon play?

Marlon plays as a defender, usually as a centre back.

How old is Marlon?

Marlon is 31 years old, born on 7 September 1995.

How tall is Marlon?

Marlon is 1.82 m (6′0″) tall.

Where is Marlon from?

Marlon is from Brazil.

Which teams has Marlon played for?

Marlon has played for Fluminense U20, Fluminense, Barcelona II, FC Barcelona, Nice, Sassuolo, Shakhtar Donetsk and Monza.

What shirt number does Marlon wear?

Marlon wears shirt number 6 for Shakhtar Donetsk.

When did Marlon join Shakhtar Donetsk?

Marlon joined Shakhtar Donetsk from Los Angeles FC on 11 July 2025.