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Marcelo Tadeu Aziz Jr. is a Brazilian professional poker player who has rapidly ascended to the top of the international circuit, becoming one of South America's most formidable high-stakes competitors. Originally a skilled online grinder, Aziz Jr. achieved global stardom in late 2024 with a historic performance at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise. Known for his technical precision and representing the elite "Brazilian Storm," he has maintained a dominant presence throughout 2025 and into 2026. He is currently a regular in the PokerGO Tour (PGT) and major European championships.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $4,904,700 (according to The Hendon Mob), Marcelo Aziz Jr. has catapulted himself to 5th on the Brazil All-Time Money List. His career reached a legendary peak in December 2024 when he finished 2nd in the WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event for a massive $4,600,000—one of the largest single cashes ever recorded by a Brazilian player. Remarkably, he entered the multi-million dollar event via an online freeroll, a feat often cited as the ultimate "poker dream" story. Following this breakout, his 2025 and 2026 seasons have been marked by high-stakes consistency, including deep runs in the WSOP and BSOP Millions. His estimated poker net worth now sits at over $6.5 million.
Major Tournament Results:
Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
2024 | WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event (2nd) | $4,600,000 |
2024 | WSOP $10,000 Main Event World Championship (162nd) | $70,000 |
2024 | BSOP Millions R$ 6,000 Progressive KO (1st) | $21,246 |
2025 | BSOP Millions R$ 30,000 Championship (39th) | $15,174 |
Biography & Poker Background
Hailing from São Paulo, Brazil, Marcelo Tadeu Aziz Junior represents the new breed of technically elite South American pros. He first built his reputation in the digital realm under the alias "mrtadeu," competing against the world's best on GGPoker. His transition to the live arena was explosive; he became a household name in 2024 when he famously survived a "raising war" on the money bubble of the WSOP Main Event. Aziz Jr. is deeply integrated into the Brazilian poker community, frequently seen competing alongside legends like Yuri Martins Dzivielevski. In 2026, he is widely regarded as a veteran "end-boss" of the Latin American circuit, known for his relentless work ethic and humility despite his rapid rise to high-stakes stardom.
Play Style & Strategy
Aziz Jr. is a proponent of modern GTO (Game Theory Optimal) foundations, blended with the characteristic "fearless" aggression that defines Brazilian poker. His strategic approach is characterized by:
ICM Mastery: He is noted for using his stack depth to apply extreme pressure on opponents during high-stakes final tables, a skill that earned him $4.6M in the Bahamas.
High-Stakes Adaptability: While he made his name in mid-stakes online events, his 2025 and 2026 results show a deep comfort level competing against the world's elite "high rollers" in PokerGO Tour (PGT) environments.
Tournament Stamina: Having navigated fields of thousands, Aziz is praised for his mental resilience and ability to maintain peak performance during multi-day championship structures.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to track Marcelo's progress as he chases his first WSOP bracelet and climbs the 2026 Global Poker Index (GPI) rankings? You can follow his official stats here:
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About the Editor
Derick Elomina is Somuchpoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.