Marlon Freitas shines with strong stats in early Palmeiras games | OneFootball

Signed for the 2026 season, midfielder Marlon Freitas, formerly of Botafogo, has had a good start to the year wearing the green and white jersey. Fundamental to Abel Ferreira’s system, the 30-year-old player has featured in all 14 of Alviverde’s matches this season, starting in 11 of them.

The number 17 began the season as a starter and has already made an immediate impact in both areas of the midfield. According to Sofascore statistics, Marlon Freitas boasts solid defensive averages, with 25 clearances, 13 tackles, and seven interceptions during this period.

In playmaking, the midfielder stands out for his passing accuracy. Marlon Freitas has a 90% pass completion rate, including a 72% success rate on long balls.

Although he has not scored or provided an assist, Marlon Freitas is already a key piece in the green and white midfield, alongside Andreas Pereira.

Impact on and off the field

In addition to his immediate impact on the field, Marlon Freitas also stands out for his influence beyond the sidelines. Against Corinthians, for example, the midfielder was responsible for stepping in during the most heated moments of the match, being one of the leaders of the Alviverde squad.

In this early stage of his time at the club, Marlon Freitas has received only two yellow cards and has not missed any matches.

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