Marcelo Fazzio Sarvas (born October 16, 1981) is a Brazilian footballer and coach who currently plays for the Empire Strykers in the Major Arena Soccer League.
 Playing for Los Angeles Galaxy in 2013 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marcelo Fazzio Sarvas | ||
| Date of birth | October 16, 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Empire Strykers | ||
| Youth career | |||
| CA Ypiranga | |||
| Corinthians | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002 | Corinthians | 1 | (0) |
| 2003 | Noroeste | ||
| 2004 | Karlskrona | 22 | (3) |
| 2005–2006 | Kristianstad | 43 | (26) |
| 2007–2008 | Mjällby | 34 | (4) |
| 2008 | Bunkeflo IF | 12 | (2) |
| 2009–2010 | Polonia Warsaw | 28 | (2) |
| 2010–2011 | Alajuelense | 29 | (3) |
| 2012–2014 | LA Galaxy | 88 | (9) |
| 2014 | → LA Galaxy II (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2015 | Colorado Rapids | 25 | (2) |
| 2016–2017 | D.C. United | 53 | (1) |
| 2024– | Empire Strykers (arena) | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2024– | United States arena | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2022–2023 | LA Galaxy II | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 October 2024 | |||
Club career
editMarcelo Sarvas began his career with Brazil's SC Corinthians Paulista debuting for the first team during the 2002 season. In 2003 the attacking midfielder joined Esporte Clube Noroeste and remained at the club for one year before leaving for Europe.
Europe
editSarvas signed for Swedish side Karlskrona AIF and remained at the club for one season before joining Kristianstads FF. In his first season with Kristianstad Sarvas scored 10 goals and helped the club gain promotion to the Swedish football Division 1. His play did not go unnoticed by higher level Swedish clubs including Mjällby AIF who signed Sarvas for the 2007 season.[1]
In 2008, he once again transferred to another club in Sweden Bunkeflo IF. He was a top player for Bunkeflo and caught the eye of Polish top-flight club Polonia Warszawa. He appeared in 28 league matches for Polonia Warszawa scoring 2 goals, and in 6 UEFA Europa League matches scored 2 goals.
After two years in Poland, Sarvas returned to America this time joining Costa Rica's L.D. Alajuelense. Sarvas was given the number 10 jersey and became an instrumental player for Alajuelense and helped the club proclaim itself Verano 2011 Champion. He also was a key player in the clubs CONCACAF Champions League run, attracting the interest of other top clubs in North America, including Major League Soccer Champion Los Angeles Galaxy.[2]
Major League Soccer
editOn December 6, 2011, it was announced that Sarvas had signed for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer.[3] Sarvas stayed with Los Angeles for three seasons, winning two MLS Cup championships.
On January 15, 2015, he was traded with an international roster spot to Colorado Rapids in exchange for allocation money and the #3 ranking in the allocation ranking.[4]
On 1 February 2016, Colorado traded Sarvas to D.C. United in exchange for targeted allocation money and a conditional 2018 MLS SuperDraft pick.[5] He scored his only goal for D.C. United against the New York Red Bulls by a penalty kick in the 70th minute. The game ended in a 2–2 tie.[6] He was out of contract with United following the 2017 season.[7]
Arena soccer
editIn August 2024, Sarvas was called up to the United States national arena soccer team for a September friendly against Mexico.[8]
On October 15, 2024, Sarvas signed a two-year contract with the Empire Strykers of the Major Arena Soccer League.[9]
Coaching career
editAs of 10 April 2020, Sarvas is listed as U-19 Coach for the Colorado Rapids Youth Development Staff.[10]
Sarvas joined LA Galaxy's Academy coaching staff on 1 July 2020.[11]
On 26 August 2022, Sarvas was named head coach of LA Galaxy II in the USL Championship, replacing Yoann Damet who was added to the first team staff. Sarvas had previously served as U-17 and U-19 manager in the Galaxy Academy.[12]
Honours
editCorinthians
L.D. Alajuelense
Los Angeles Galaxy
References
edit- ^ "Marcelo på väg till Mjällby - Sport - Kristianstadsbladet - Nyheter dygnet runt". Kristianstadsbladet.se. 2006-12-03. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ "DiarioExtra.com". DiarioExtra.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ "MLS: Marcelo Fazzio Sarvas nuevo jugador del Galaxy" (in Spanish). Goal.com. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ "Two-time MLS Cup winner Marcelo Sarvas joins the Colorado Rapids". 2015-01-15.
- ^ "D.C. United acquire Marcelo Sarvas from Colorado". February 2016.
- ^ "DC United rallies for draw with New York Red Bulls". Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ "D.C. United exercise contract options on six players". dcunited.com. November 28, 2017. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
- ^ Berndt, Gunnar. "LA Galaxy Icon Marcelo Sarvas Answers USA vs. Mexico Call". TheEmpireStrykers.com. Empire Strykers. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ Berndt, Gunnar. "Empire Inks Former LA Galaxy Star Marcelo Sarvas". TheEmpireStrykers.com. Empire Strykers. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ "Colorado Rapids Youth Development Staff". Colorado Rapids. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
- ^ "LA Galaxy add Juninho and Marcelo Sarvas to LA Galaxy Academy coaching staff". lagalaxy.com. 1 July 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "LA Galaxy Add Yoann Damet to First-Team Coaching Staff". LAGalaxy.com. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
External links
edit- Marcelo Sarvas at 90minut.pl (in Polish)
- Marcelo Sarvas at WorldFootball.net