Marlon (footballer, born April 1995) explained

Marlon
Full Name:Marlon dos Santos Prazeres
Birth Date:29 April 1995
Birth Place:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height:1.73 m
Currentclub:Memphis 901
Clubnumber:11
Position:Forward, winger
Years1:2015–2017
Clubs1:Nova Iguaçu
Caps1:35
Goals1:8
Years2:2017
Clubs2:Bangu
Caps2:4
Goals2:1
Years3:2018
Clubs3:Botafogo PB
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2018–2019
Clubs4:Madureira
Caps4:8
Goals4:2
Years5:2019–2021
Clubs5:FC Tulsa
Caps5:55
Goals5:17
Years6:2022–2023
Clubs6:Birmingham Legion
Caps6:33
Goals6:9
Years7:2023
Clubs7:Ironi Kiryat Shmona
Caps7:12
Goals7:0
Years8:2024–
Clubs8:Memphis 901
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Club-Update:1 December 2023

Marlon dos Santos Prazeres (born 29 April 1995), known as Marlon or Marlon Santos, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward or a left winger for Memphis 901 in the USL Championship.

Career

Early career

Marlon joined Nova Iguaçu when he was nine years old, eventually making his way to the senior team.[1]

In 2017, he joined Brazilian Serie D side Bangu.[2]

For the 2018 season, he joined Botafogo PB.[3]

Afterwards, he joined Madureira in May 2018.[4]

FC Tulsa

On 13 August 2019, Marlon joined USL Championship side Tulsa Roughnecks FC.[5] After joining Tulsa during a 16 game winless streak, Marlon helped contribute five goals and three assists in his nine appearances for the Roughnecks.[6] On 22 November 2019, Tulsa announced they had re-signed Marlon to a multiyear deal at the club ahead of their upcoming 2020 season.[7] [8] He was named Tulsa's Offensive Player of the Year in 2021, with nine goals and three assists on the season,[9] [10] including two late goals in a match against Memphis 901 FC on 25 August 2021 in a 2–1 victory.[11] [12] He departed the club after the 2021 season, having scored 17 goals and adding eight assists over his 56 appearances in three seasons.[13] [14]

Birmingham Legion FC

Marlon signed with Birmingham Legion FC on 3 January 2022.[15] [16] He scored his first goal for Birmingham in their home opener against the Tampa Bay Rowdies on 13 March.[17] [18]

Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona

On 5 January 2023, Marlon was transferred to Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona.[19]

Memphis 901 FC

Marlon returned to the USL Championship in December 2023, signing with Memphis 901.[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Destaque do Nova Iguaçu, Marlon se apresenta ao Bangu para a Série D. Highlight of Nova Iguaçu, Marlon presents himself to Bangu for Series D. pt. Emerson. Pereira. Bangu.
  2. Web site: Série D: Destaque do Nova Iguaçu, Marlon se apresenta ao Bangu para o Brasileiro. Serie D: Highlight of Nova Iguaçu, Marlon presents himself to Bangu for the Brazilian League. pt. 4 May 2017. Futbol Interior.
  3. Web site: Terceira contratação para o ataque, Marlon reforça o Botafogo-PB em 2018. Third signing for the attack, Marlon reinforces Botafogo-PB in 2018. pt. 16 November 2017. João. Pessoa. Globo.
  4. Web site: Madureira apresenta mais dois reforços para o restante da temporada. Madureira presents two more reinforcements for the rest of the season. pt. May 16, 2018. Globo.
  5. Web site: Roughnecks New Signing. 13 August 2019. Tulsa Roughnecks FC. 2 September 2019. 2 September 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190902093237/https://www.roughnecksfc.com/news_article/show/1041127-roughnecks-new-signing-. dead.
  6. Web site: Marlon Provided Spark that Turned Around Roughnecks 2019 Season. 22 November 2019. FC Tulsa.
  7. Web site: Roughnecks re-sign Marlon dos Santos Prazeres. 22 November 2019. Tulsa World.
  8. Web site: Tulsa Roughnecks FC Re-Sign Marlon to Multiyear Contract. 22 November 2019. FC Tulsa.
  9. Web site: FC Tulsa's 2021 Offensive Player of the Year: Marlon. . 6 December 2021.
  10. Web site: Announcing the FC Tulsa End of Season Player Awards. FC Tulsa. 10 November 2021.
  11. Web site: Marlon's late flurry lifts FC Tulsa past Memphis. Barry. Lewis. 25 August 2021. Tulsa World.
  12. Web site: Marlon the Hero as FC Tulsa Earn Dramatic Home Win Over Memphis – Presented by Williams. 25 August 2021. FC Tulsa.
  13. Web site: FC Tulsa sets season-opening dates; re-signs Johnny Fenwick after Marlon, Matt Sheldon leave. Barry. Lewis. Tulsa World. 6 January 2022.
  14. Web site: Time da segunda divisão contrata atacante brasileiro. pt. Second division team signs Brazilian striker. Território MLS. 3 January 2022.
  15. Web site: Legion FC signs Brazilian Marlon Santos. 5 January 2022. ABC 33/40.
  16. Web site: Legion signs Marlon Santos from FC Tulsa. John. Fuller. 3 January 2022. The Football Forge.
  17. Web site: Midfielder Marlon Santos scores late in second half to christen club's new home, earn draw. 13 March 2022. Our Sports Central.
  18. Web site: Gameday Report: Marlon Earns Legion FC Draw with Rowdies. 13 March 2022. USL Championship.
  19. Web site: Legion FC agrees transfer for Marlon Santos to Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona FC. USLChampionship com Staff. 5 January 2023. USL Championship.
  20. Web site: Clayton . Josh . Memphis 901 FC Signs Veteran Attacker Marlon Santos to Multi-Year Contract . Memphis901FC.com . . 1 December 2023.

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