Marlon Capelezzo

Marlon Capelezzo hails from Pato Branco, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. He has been a long-time participant in the KSOP (King Series of Poker) circuit, having helped found the Kings events alongside Moisés and other players from Pato Branco. His involvement dates back to the very beginning of the series, reflecting his deep roots in the Brazilian poker community.

On April 17, 2026, Capelezzo won the High Roller One Day event at the KSOP SA stage, defeating Argentinian Ezequiel Ferretty in heads-up play. The tournament attracted 73 entries, each with a buy-in of R$10,000. Capelezzo navigated through a tough field that included notable players such as Gustavo Akio, Fernando Olímpio, Jessé Cesar, Vinicius Pinheiro, Ramon Kropmanns, Bruno Zeizer, Lucas Scafini, and Ezequiel Ferretty. He earned R$160,000 for first place, turning his buy-in into a substantial payday.

Tournament Highlights

• Winner: Marlon Capelezzo – R$160,000
• Runner-up: Ezequiel Pablo Ferretty – R$112,000
• 3rd: Lucas Scafini – R$80,000
• 4th: Bruno Inacio Zeizer – R$60,470
• 5th: Ramon Kropmanns – R$46,500
• 6th: Vinicius Pinheiro – R$35,500
• 7th: Jessé César – R$27,000
• 8th: Fernando Olimpio – R$21,000
• 9th: Gustavo Akio – R$17,000

Capelezzo described his journey: after struggling when two tables formed and being short-stacked, he managed key double-ups and entered the final table as chip leader, maintaining the lead until victory. He emphasized playing "feijão com arroz" (rice and beans) poker – a straightforward, fundamental approach that yields results.

Capelezzo’s style is grounded in solid, fundamental poker. He advocates for a disciplined approach, as expressed in his post-victory interview: "No fim, jogamos o feijão com arroz no poker, que é o que dá resultado" (In the end, we play rice and beans poker, which is what brings results). This suggests a preference for sound, textbook strategy over fancy plays.

Following his win, Capelezzo indicated he was qualified for the Main Event and planned to continue competing in the remaining tournaments of the stage, including the R$15,000 High Roller. He expressed confidence in achieving further results and contributing to the KSOP series from his hometown of Pato Branco.

As a founding figure of the KSOP circuit, Capelezzo has helped shape one of Brazil’s most prominent poker series. His victory in the High Roller One Day underscores his skill and adds to the growing recognition of Brazilian players on the international stage.