Marcelo Saracchi is one of the 12 summer signings from the 2025 transfer window.
Following Greg Taylor’s departure to PAOK, Celtic needed another left-back to compete with Kieran Tierney for the starting spot.
The Hoops left it late but brought in Saracchi on loan from Boca Juniors and he has looked like a solid addition thus far.
Brendan Rodgers has the option to extend his stay permanently beyond the end of the season, it’s just up to the full-back to prove himself.
Here is absolutely everything you need to know about Celtic defender Marcelo Saracchi as we answer all of your frequently asked questions.
How old is Marcelo Saracchi?
Marcelo Josemir Saracchi Pintos was born in Paysandu, Uruguay on 23 April 1998.
He is of Italian descent but grew up living and playing football in his native Uruguay before leaving Danubio in 2017 to sign for Argentine giants River Plate.
As of September 2025, Saracchi is 27 years old.
What is Marcelo Saracchi’s height and weight?
According to Saracchi’s EA Sports FC 26 profile, the defender is 1.72m tall (5′ 8″) and weighs 68kg.
When did Marcelo Saracchi make his international debut?
Marcelo Saracchi made his international debut for Uruguay on the 12 October 2018 against South Korea.
He made the 2019 Copa America squad but was an unused substitute in all four of the games before being left out of the national team set up for five years.
Saracchi was then recalled to the Uruguay side in 2024 and has made nine appearances in total.
What shirt number does Marcelo Saracchi wear for Celtic?
Marcelo Saracchi wears the number 36 shirt for Celtic.
View all of Celtic’s squad numbers for the 2025/26 season.
Marcelo Saracchi Celtic contract & salary
Saracchi is on loan until the end of the season, so his wages are unknown, and unless a permanent deal is sanctioned, will leave in June 2026.
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