R. Carlos: "For me, Marcelo is number one and an exceptional player."

2025-11-29 11:07 © Reuters

Legendary Madrid "Real" club defender Roberto Carlos compared himself to other defenders:

"Paolo Maldini, Ashley Cole, Marcelo or me?

For me, Marcelo is number one. P. Maldini was amazing, A. Cole was amazing, I also played well.

But Marcelo is an exceptional player."

52-year-old R. Carlos played for "Real" club from 1996 to 2007.

Marcelo played in this team from 2007 to 2022 and scored 38 goals in 546 matches.