About Marlon
Born 1995. Marlon is a Brazilian association football player.
Nice (loan) In August 2017, Nice signed Marlon on loan. He made his debut in Ligue 1 against Monaco in a 4–0 win, and played a total of 23 league games.
Sassuolo On 16 August 2018, Marlon signed for Serie A club Sassuolo for an initial fee of €6 million with a buy-back clause in Barcelona's favour. Upon 50 games played Sassuolo would owe Barcelona another €6 million. Marlon made his debut on matchday 2 against Cagliari; he was sent out for a second yellow card in added time. where he reunited with former Sassuolo coach De Zerbi. He made his debut on 8 August, in a 3–2 Coppa Italia win against Frosinone.
Fluminense (loan) On 12 July 2023, Marlon returned to Fluminense on a one-year loan.
Los Angeles FC On 11 September 2024, Marlon joined Los Angeles FC as a free agent. During his spell at the club, heappeared in 16 MLS matches (starting eight) for the Black and Gold over parts of the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Marlon made his debut for LAFC as a substitute in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final, helping the club secure a 3-1 overtime win to lift their first Open Cup Trophy. He scored one goal for the club against San Jose on Decision Day 2024, heading home with the decisive goal in extra time to help LAFC claim the top seed in the Western Conference Playoffs.
On 24 December, he re-signed with the club through 30 June 2025, with options to extend through the end of the 2025 season and 2026 season. On 3 July 2025, LAFC announced that they could not come to an agreement to renew his contract, which had expired June 30th.
Shakhtar Donetsk On 11 July 2025, Marlon returned to Ukraine, rejoining Shakhtar on a free transfer .
On 19 May 2026, Shakhtar announced that Marlon had extended his contract with the club until the 30 June 2028.
International career Marlon represented Brazil internationally at the under-20 level at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, helping his side reach the final which they lost after extra time against Serbia.
Honours Fluminense Copa Libertadores: 2023 Recopa Sudamericana: 2024 Primeira Liga: 2016
Barcelona Copa del Rey: 2016–17
Shakhtar Donetsk Ukrainian Super Cup: 2021
Los Angeles FC U.S. Open Cup: 2024
Brazil U20 FIFA U-20 World Cup runner-up: 2015
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Marlon?
Brazilian footballer (born September 1995)
When was Marlon born?
Marlon was born on 7 September 1995 in Duque de Caxias.
What is Marlon's occupation?
Marlon is an association football player.
What nationality is Marlon?
Marlon is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Marlon (footballer, born September 1995)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marlon. https://biography.guide/marlon/
MLA: "Marlon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marlon/.
Chicago: "Marlon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marlon/.
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