Marvelous Antolín Garzón (born 7 January 2003), commonly known as Marvel, is a footballer playing as a defender for Segunda División club Leganés. Born in Morocco, he is a youth international for Spain.
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Club career
Early career
Born in Casablanca, Morocco to a Nigerian mother, who brought him to Spain as a baby, Marvel was adopted by a Spanish family at the age of three.
Initially starting his career at Real Madrid, he played for Atlético Madrid, Alcalá and Rayo Vallecano before a return to Real in 2016. A left-footed central defender, he is noted for his imposing frame and ability to move the ball out from the back.
Marvel made three appearances for the Real Madrid Castilla team in October 2021, and was personally praised by Florentino Pérez for his performance in a 0–0 draw with Barcelona B. He has been called up to Real Madrid first team training on a number of occasions.
On 27 August 2024, Marvel was loaned to Segunda División side Córdoba for the season. He made his professional debut on 2 September, starting in a 3–1 away loss to Elche CF.
Leganés
On 22 July 2025, Marvel made a permanent move to Segunda División club Leganés, signing a three-year deal.
International career
Despite being born in Morocco, Marvel has a Spanish passport . He has represented Spain at under-19 level.
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 13 September 2024.
Honours
Real Madrid
UEFA Champions League: 2023–24
FIFA Club World Cup 2022
