Player name: Marcelo Alves

Nationality: Brazil

Primary position: Centre-back (defender)

Notable club: Botafogo (Brazil)

• Full name: Marcelo Alves Santos
• Date of birth: 1996 (exact day/month may vary by source)
• Height: ~1.90 m (approximate)
• Playing style: Physically strong central defender, good in aerial duels and set pieces, comfortable playing a physical, no-nonsense defensive role.
• Career notes: Came through Brazilian club ranks and had spells with several Brazilian teams before representing Botafogo. Has been used primarily as a central defender and occasionally as a defensive presence on set pieces in attack. Career details such as exact transfer dates, appearance and goal totals vary by season and source.

Disclaimer: There are multiple Brazilian players with similar names. If you need season-by-season statistics (appearances, goals, minutes), exact birthdate, current club status, or verification of a specific Marcelo Alves who played at a particular time for Botafogo, I can fetch more precise data given which season or additional identifiers (birthdate or previous clubs).