12 Facts About Dirk Marcellis

Dirk Antoon Nico Marcellis was born on 13 April 1988 and is a Dutch former footballer who played as a centre back.

Dirk Marcellis signed with PEC Zwolle after NAC was relegated.

Dirk Marcellis retired in 2018 due to a severe knee injury.

Dirk Marcellis managed himself quite comfortably in the PSV defence, and almost effortlessly replaced the highly rated Brazilian central defender Alex, who went back to Chelsea after being loaned by PSV for several seasons.

Dirk Marcellis transferred to AZ after they sold their striker Jeremain Lens to PSV.

Dirk Marcellis returned as a substitute in the match against Feyenoord on 14 December 2014.

On 31 December 2014, it was announced that Dirk Marcellis had signed with Eredivisie side NAC Breda until the end of the season.

Dirk Marcellis didn't disappoint by playing very solidly in defence, game after game.

Dirk Marcellis was selected for the Netherlands Olympic squad and was absolute first choice central defender during the entire run-up to the Olympics, where he made a confident impression, seldom making a mistake.

Dirk Marcellis played in all the group games, where the Dutch barely qualified for the quarter finals, coming second on points.

Dirk Marcellis played the quarter-final against Argentina, where they were eliminated.

Dirk Marcellis made his debut on 11 October 2008, against Iceland.