Marvel (footballer)

Spanish footballer (born 2003)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is  Antolín and the second or maternal family name is  Garzón.

MarvelPersonal information

Full name|  Marvelous Antolín Garzón[1]
Date of birth|  (2003-01-07) 7 January 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth|  Casablanca, Morocco[1]
Height|  1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s)|  Defender
Team information

Current team

|  Leganés
Number|  2
Youth career
2010–2011|  Real Madrid
2011–2012|  Atlético Madrid
2012–2015|  Alcalá
2015–2016|  Rayo Vallecano
2016–2022|  Real Madrid
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2021–2025|  Real Madrid B|  48|  (1)
2024–2025|  → Córdoba (loan)|  27|  (0)
2025–|  Leganés|  0|  (0)
International career‡
2021–2022|  Spain U19|  3|  (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 1 June 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of 21:06, 25 September 2022 (UTC)

Marvelous Antolín Garzón (born 7 January 2003), commonly known as Marvel, is a footballer playing as a defender for Segunda División club Leganés. Born in Morocco, he is a youth international for Spain.

## Club career

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### Early career

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Born in Casablanca, Morocco to a Nigerian mother, who brought him to Spain as a baby, Marvel was adopted by a Spanish family at the age of three.[2][3]

Initially starting his career at Real Madrid, he played for Atlético Madrid, Alcalá and Rayo Vallecano before a return to Real in 2016.[4] A left-footed central defender, he is noted for his imposing frame and ability to move the ball out from the back.[5]

Marvel made three appearances for the Real Madrid Castilla team in October 2021, and was personally praised by Florentino Pérez for his performance in a 0–0 draw with Barcelona B.[3] He has been called up to Real Madrid first team training on a number of occasions.[2]

On 27 August 2024, Marvel was loaned to Segunda División side Córdoba for the season.[6] He made his professional debut on 2 September, starting in a 3–1 away loss to Elche CF.

### Leganés

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On 22 July 2025, Marvel made a permanent move to Segunda División club Leganés, signing a three-year deal.[7]

## International career

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Despite being born in Morocco, Marvel has a Spanish passport .[8] He has represented Spain at under-19 level.[1]

## Career statistics

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### Club

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As of match played 13 September 2024.[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition  Club  | Season  | League  | Cup  | Other  | Total

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Division | Apps | Goals  | Apps  | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals
Real Madrid Castilla | 2021–22 | Primera División RFEF | 6 | 0  | — | — | 6 | 0
2022–23 | Primera Federación | 27 | 1  | — | 4[a] | 0 | 31 | 1
2023–24 | Primera Federación  | 15  | 0  | —  | —  | 15  | 0
Total  | 48  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 4  | 0  | 52  | 1
Córdoba (loan)  | 2024–25 | Segunda División | 3  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 3  | 0
Career total  | 51  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 4  | 0  | 55  | 1

1. ^ Appearances in 2023 Primera Federación play-offs

### Honours

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Real Madrid

* UEFA Champions League: 2023–24[10]

FIFA Club World Cup 2022

## References

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1. ^ a b c d Marvel at WorldFootball.net
2. ^ a b Ruiz, Marco (13 February 2022). "Real Madrid: who is Marvel, the defender rated highly by Zidane?". en.as.com. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
3. ^ a b Cortegana, Mario (1 December 2021). "Marvel: Could Real Madrid's teenage defensive star be a future Ramos replacement?". goal.com. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
4. ^ "Profile". realmadrid.com. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
5. ^ Díaz, José Félix; Jiménez, Rubén (21 October 2021). "Marvel: Real Madrid's latest prodigy who is being moulded by Raul". marca.com. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
6. ^ "Marvel, nuevo jugador del Córdoba CF" [Marvel, new player of Córdoba CF] (in Spanish). Córdoba CF. 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
7. ^ "C.D. Leganés reinforces its defence with the signing of Marvel". Leganés. 22 July 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
8. ^ Forjanes, Carlos (8 October 2021). "El poderoso Marvel, en el radar de Ancelotti y la Selección" [The powerful Marvel, on the radar of Ancelotti and the National Team]. as.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 17 April 2022.
9. ^ Marvel at Soccerway
10. ^ "Champions League: Real Madrid beat Dortmund for 15th title". espn.co.uk. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 1 June 2024.

## External links

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* Real Madrid profile
* Marvel at BDFutbol
* Marvel at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)
* Marvel at Soccerway

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CD Leganés - current squad

* 1 Soriano
* 2 Marvel
* 3 Jorge
* 4 Pulido
* 5 Miquel
* 6 Lalo
* 7 Peña
* 8 Cissé
* 9 Miguel
* 10 Cruz
* 11 Duk
* 13 San Román
* 14 López
* 15 Franquesa
* 17 Naim
* 18 Pauwels
* 19 D. García
* 20 Plano
* 21 Campos
* 22 Figueredo
* 23 Millán
* 24 Diawara
* 26 Guirao
* 31 Garrido
* Coach: Jiménez

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*[Gls]: League goals
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