Marrony

Marrony da Silva Liberato (born 5 February 1999), known simply as Marrony, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Atlético Mineiro.

Marrony
Personal information
Full name Marrony da Silva Liberato
Date of birth (1999-02-05) 5 February 1999
Place of birth Volta Redonda, Brazil
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Atlético Mineiro
Youth career
2015–2018 Vasco da Gama
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 Vasco da Gama 46 (5)
2020– Atlético Mineiro 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 29 February 2020

Club career

Born in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, Marrony joined Vasco da Gama's youth setup in 2015.[1] He made his first team debut on 24 January 2018, coming on as a second-half substitute for Rildo in a 2–1 Campeonato Carioca away loss against Cabofriense.[2]

Marrony made his Série A debut on 7 September 2018, replacing Yago Pikachu in a 2–1 loss at América Mineiro.[3] He scored his first goal in the category on seventeen days later, netting the winner in a 2–1 home success over Bahia.[4] On scoring his first professional goal, Marrony said: “I never imagined that a guy like me, a kid from the youth team, coming from Volta Redonda — I scored a goal against Bahia and the victory in addition to this was beautiful.” [5]

On 18 February 2019, after establishing himself as a starter, Marrony renewed his contract until 2023.[6]

On 15 June 2020, Atlético Mineiro announced the signing of Marrony on a five-year contract, for a reported fee of €3.5 million.[7]

Career statistics
As of 15 June 2020[8]
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Vasco da Gama 2018 Série A 12100—1[lower-alpha 1]0131
2019 34460—16[lower-alpha 1]5569
2020 0030208[lower-alpha 1]0130
Career total 46590202558210
  1. Appearance(s) in Campeonato Carioca.

Personal life

Marrony's cousin Ricardo Santos is also a footballer and a forward.[1]

References
  1. "Vizinho de Dedé e nome de cantor: Marrony, a nova promessa do Vasco" [Dedé's neighbor and singer's name: Marrony, the new prospect of Vasco] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 28 April 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  2. "Com gol no fim, Vasco perde para a Cabofriense e se complica" [With goal in the end, Vasco lose to Cabofriense and get in danger] (in Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  3. "América-MG vence e complica ainda mais o Vasco no Campeonato Brasileiro" [América-MG win and put Vasco in even more danger in the Campeonato Brasileiro] (in Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 7 September 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  4. "Herói da vitória, Marrony espera 'recomeço' do Vasco no Brasileiro" [Hero of the win, Marrony hopes for a 'fresh start' from Vasco in the Brasileiro] (in Portuguese). O Estado de S. Paulo. 24 September 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  5. https://worldfootballindex.com/2020/01/marony-vasco-da-gama-brazilian-wonderkid/
  6. "Assinou! Marrony renova contrato com o Vasco por mais quatro anos" [He signed! Marrony renews contract with Vasco for four more years] (in Portuguese). Lance!. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  7. "Investidor, bônus programado e cinco anos de contrato: Marrony assina com o Atlético-MG" (in Portuguese). Globoesporte.com. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  8. Marrony at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
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