Fernando Marçal

Fernando Marçal de Oliveira (born 19 February 1989) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Botafogo.

Career After playing for Grêmio and Guaratinguetá in Brazil, Marçal headed to Portugal. In 2010, he signed for Torreense in the Portuguese Second Division. He made 40 appearances for the club before signing for Nacional in Primeira Liga. After amassing over 80 appearances at Nacional, his performances attracted the interest of 2014–15 Primeira Liga champions Benfica, who subsequently signed him on a five-year contract.

On 20 August 2015, Marçal was loaned out to Turkish side Gaziantepspor for a season.

On 16 June 2017, he signed for French club Olympique Lyonnais for €4.5 million after a stint with rival club Guingamp, where he made seven assists in 31 league appearances.

On 6 September 2020, Marçal moved to English side Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee of €2 million on a two-year deal. Marçal made his full debut for Wolves on 14 September 2020 in a Premier League game away to Sheffield United.

In May 2022, Wolves manager Bruno Lage confirmed Marçal's departure at the end of the 2021–22 season. On 16 June 2022, he signed for Brazilian club Botafogo on a contract until the end of the 2023 season, with an option for a further season. Marçal was handed the number 21 jersey at the club.

Marçal made his debut against Santos, in a 2–0 defeat on 20 July 2022, a game valid for the Brazilian Championship.

The first goal with the Botafogo shirt was in the 3–1 victory against Fortaleza, at Arena Castelão, in the Brazilian Championship.

On 20 April 2024, Botafogo announced another injury to Marçal's right calf. In a statement, the club gave a minimum return forecast of four weeks.

Career statistics

Honours Benfica Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2016

Lyon Coupe de la Ligue runner-up: 2019–20

Botafogo Série A: 2024 Copa Libertadores: 2024 Taça Rio: 2023, 2024