Marcelinho (footballer, born 2002)

Marcelo José de Lima Filho (born 11 December 2002), commonly known as Marcelinho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Juventude, on loan from Tombense.

Born in Anicuns, Goiás, Marcelinho began his career with the youth sides of Atlético Goianiense before joining Almirante Barroso [pt].

[1] Marcelinho made his first team debut for Verdão on 18 November 2020, due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the squad, coming on as a second-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Aníbal Vega in a 2–2 away draw against Ceará, for the year's Copa do Brasil.

[3] In July 2021, Marcelinho left Verdão after his loan expired,[4] and moved to Vasco da Gama also in a temporary deal, being assigned to the under-20 team.

[6] Initially a member of the under-20s during the 2022 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, he featured in five first team matches before moving out on loan to Ferroviária on 8 July 2022.