Edgar Marcelino
Encyclopedia
Edgar Carvalho Figueira Marcelino (born 10 September 1984 in Coimbra
) is a Portuguese
footballer who plays for G.D. Estoril Praia mainly as a right midfielder
.
In 2005–06, Marcelino was loaned to Dutch League
's RBC Roosendaal, which dropped down a level at the season's end. Subsequently released by Sporting, he joined Vitória de Guimarães in the second division
, but left in January 2007 to Cyprus
outfit AC Omonia
, where he failed to establish himself.
Marcelino moved countries again in 2008–09, moving to Spanish third level
team Racing de Ferrol
. However, in January 2009, he returned to Cyprus, with APOP Kinyras Peyias FC
, joining several other compatriots in the squad, being released exactly two years later.
Coimbra
Coimbra is a city in the municipality of Coimbra in Portugal. Although it served as the nation's capital during the High Middle Ages, it is better-known for its university, the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the...
) is a Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who plays for G.D. Estoril Praia mainly as a right midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
Football career
Marcelino started his career at Sporting Clube de Portugal, but never represented the main squad, going on to have consecutive loan stints. He made his professional debuts with F.C. Penafiel, first appearing in a 1–1 home draw against Rio Ave FC. He was an important offensive element throughout the campaign, as Penafiel retained its top level status.In 2005–06, Marcelino was loaned to Dutch League
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
's RBC Roosendaal, which dropped down a level at the season's end. Subsequently released by Sporting, he joined Vitória de Guimarães in the second division
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
, but left in January 2007 to Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
outfit AC Omonia
AC Omonia
Athletic Club Omonoia Nicosia is a professional football club that plays in the Cyprus capital city Nicosia. The club was established in 1948 and became a member of the Cyprus Football Association in 1953...
, where he failed to establish himself.
Marcelino moved countries again in 2008–09, moving to Spanish third level
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
team Racing de Ferrol
Racing de Ferrol
Racing Club de Ferrol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Ferrol in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia.Founded in 1919, in currently plays in Tercera División, holding home games at Estadio de la Malata...
. However, in January 2009, he returned to Cyprus, with APOP Kinyras Peyias FC
APOP Kinyras Peyias FC
APOP Kinyras Peyias is a Cypriot football club from the village of Peyia of Paphos District. The club formed in 2003 following the merger of lower division outfits APOP Peyias FC and Kinyras Empas FC...
, joining several other compatriots in the squad, being released exactly two years later.