Real Madrid have officially secured the future of one of their most promising “Fabrica” talents, as Enzo Alves son of club legend Marcelo signed his first professional contract at age 16.
The ceremony took place this Monday at Valdebebas, where the young forward was accompanied by his father. Marcelo, who recently retired in 2025 as the most decorated player in the club’s history, watched as his son committed his future to the Merengues in a deal that signals his rapid ascent through the ranks.
A Rising Star in the Spanish Capital
Since joining the academy at age eight, Enzo Alves has been a goal-scoring machine. Standing taller and playing more centrally than his father, the 16-year-old has already caught the eye of Álvaro Arbeloa, who recently promoted him to the first-team environment after their successful time together at Castilla.
- Player: Enzo Alves
- Position: Forward
- Age: 16
- National Team: Spain (Under-15/Under-16)
Spain vs. Brazil: The International Tug-of-War
Despite his father’s legendary status with the Seleção, Enzo has chosen to represent Spain at the youth level. Born in Madrid and holding dual citizenship, the striker admitted that the Spanish Federation (RFEF) was the first to show faith in his talent.
“I always thought I’d follow my father into the Brazilian team, but Spain approached me first, and it’s been a unique experience,” Enzo previously stated. This professional contract further solidifies his path toward a potential La Roja debut in the coming years.
Carrying the Marcelo Legacy
Enzo faces the challenge of following in the footsteps of a man who played 546 games and won 25 trophies for Real Madrid. However, club scouts insist that Enzo is his own player a physical, clinical finisher who prioritizes goals over the flair-heavy defensive style of his father.
With Arbeloa now at the helm of the first team, the path for Enzo Alves to make his Santiago Bernabéu debut seems clearer than ever.
Filepe Junior is a football writer tracking La Liga transfers, covering major signings, squad planning, and player movements across Spanish clubs.
