Marcelo Paz leaves Fortaleza Esporte Clube after 11 years at the club. He takes on the role of football executive at Corinthians.

Who is Marcelo Paz?

Marcelo Paz is a Brazilian sports executive who served as president of Fortaleza Esporte Clube between 2017 and 2023.

What did he do at Fortaleza?

Paz led the team from the third division to the Libertadores, in addition to reaching the final of the South American Cup in 2023. He was also responsible for eliminating the club's labor debts and building a modern athlete recovery center.

Why did he leave Fortaleza?

Paz decided to leave the club to take on the role of football executive at Corinthians. He thanked each employee, athlete, counselor, director, commercial partner, fan, and volunteer of Fortaleza.

YearCompetitionResult
2023South American CupRunner-up
2021Brazilian Championship4th place
2024Brazilian Championship4th place