Marlon began his senior career with
Porto PE in 2014. He spent his early career on various loan, with stints at
Flamengo Arcoverde,
Sport Recife,
Central and
Oeste. On 12 November 2020, he moved to
Paysandu on loan. Paysandu ended his loan and officially transferred him to the club on 9 February 2021. In total at Paysandu he had 53 appearances with 16 goals and 3 assists in the
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. On 19 January 2023, he moved to Portugal with the
Primeira Liga club
Gil Vicente on a three-and-a-half-year contract. On 17 January 2024, Gil Vicente sent Marlon on loan to
Série B club
Guarani until the end of the year. ==Honour==