15. Marcelino

 

   


 

Position: Defender  
Squad Number: 15  
Date of Birth: 26 September 1971  
Birthplace: Gijon, Spain  
Height: 6'2"  
Signed on: July 1999 for a fee of £5m  
NUFC Debut: 7 August 1999 v Aston Villa (H)  
Previous Club(s): Real Mallorca
 
 
Marcelino, full name Marcelino Elena Sierra, was signed by former manager Ruud Gullit in 1999. He has a big reputation which he had gained in his years with Real Mallorca.

A capable defender, but unfortunately a loss of form, which is probably due to a groin injury, kept him sidelined for most of his tenure at Tyneside.

 
 

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