Name: Marcelo Lomba

Full name: Marcelo Lomba de Souza Filho

Date of birth: September 18, 1986

Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Nationality: Brazilian

Position: Goalkeeper

Preferred foot: Right

Height: Approximately 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)

Notable clubs:

• Vasco da Gama (youth / early career)
• Newell's Old Boys (loan)
• Bahia
• Internacional (Sport Club Internacional)
• Flamengo (joined later in career)

Internacional career highlights:

• Joined Sport Club Internacional in 2018 after a strong spell with Esporte Clube Bahia.
• Became a regular starter and an important presence in goal for Internacional through 2018–2021, known for shot-stopping, leadership and penalty saves.
• Contributed in domestic competitions (Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and Campeonato Gaúcho) as well as continental fixtures when Internacional qualified for CONMEBOL competitions.

Playing style and strengths:

• Strong shot-stopper with good reflexes.
• Good in one-on-one situations and penalty-saving record.
• Experienced leader and vocal presence organizing the defense.

Honors & awards (selected):

• Campeonato Baiano and state-level trophies with Bahia (during his time at the club).
• Individual recognition for performances in the Brazilian league, particularly during peak seasons at Bahia and early years at Internacional.

Career notes: Marcelo Lomba is a veteran Brazilian goalkeeper who rose through Vasco da Gama’s system, established himself at Bahia, then transferred to Internacional where he was first-choice goalkeeper for multiple seasons. Later in his career he signed for Flamengo, continuing his career in Brazil’s top flight.