Top 5 attacking defenders to watch out for this season

#4 Marcelo (Real Madrid)

Marcelo playing for Real Madrid in a pre-season friendly

Marcelo Viera is a player who needs no introduction. The Brazilian full-back has been a vital key in Real Madrid's European domination in the past five years. Being a Brazilian, Marcelo is very comfortable on the ball as well as possesses some amazing dribbling skills.

The 30-year old Real Madrid left-back gets forward at every available opportunity, having formed a dangerous combination on the left with Cristiano Ronaldo for the past nine years. Marcelo scored 5 goals and provided 7 assists during the 2017/18 season and such a phenomenal output has become a common occurrence for the Brazilian maestro now.

Since joining Los Blancos twelve years ago, the curly-haired magician has scored 33 times in more than 450 appearances for the club. The Brazilian has also been decent on the international scene with 6 goals coming in 58 appearances.

Even with Ronaldo gone, there will be no stopping of Marcelo's attacking instincts and it remains to be seen if he can replicate his output without the Real Madrid legend.