Madrid Bets on Marcelo’s Heir: Enzo Alves Signs His First Pro Deal
27 January 2026
Enzo Alves Signs His First Pro Deal with Real Madrid
After just three and a half years since Marcelo Vieira left the club, one of the last symbols of Madrid’s golden era, the trio of European glory returns to the fore at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Yet this time the name is Enzo Alves, Marcelo’s eldest son, who has officially signed his first professional contract with Real Madrid.
Enzo, 16, plays as a forward in Juvenil B, trains regularly with Juvenil A, and has even stepped onto Castilla’s stage for his first appearance, a clear sign of the club’s strong belief in his talent.
Real Madrid’s management sees Enzo as a mid‑term future bet for a sensitive area where the club has long sought stability.
The youngster is known for a sharp goalscoring instinct and the ability to operate across different front-line positions, traits that helped him rise quickly within La Fábrica since joining the academy in 2017.
Although of Brazilian roots, Enzo, born in Spain, has chosen to represent the national team of his birthplace, having featured for Spain at the Under-15 level.
To celebrate this milestone, Marcelo posted signing photos on Instagram and wrote: Very proud of you, my son, you deserve all this! Congratulations… I love you, son, we stay steady and strong.
Enzo replied on his own account: Very happy to sign my first professional contract! Hala Madrid!
With this contract, Enzo Alves takes another step toward a professional football career, trying to carve his own path while bearing a name that has already helped forge Real Madrid’s legacy.
Punchline 1: If Enzo keeps finding the back of the net, the trophy cabinet will need its own architect—call him the cabinet builder of legends.
Punchline 2: Don’t worry, Madrid; with a surname like his, the only red card he’ll see is a standing ovation when he walks onto the pitch.
