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Marta

Brazilian footballer · Brazil · Footballers · Born 1986 · age 40

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Marta Vieira da Silva, known mononymously as Marta, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride and captains the Brazil women's national team.

A life in dates

2023“This shows that women’s soccer has been growing. This shows that women’s soccer is a product that gives profit, that gives enjoyment to watch.”In their words2 August 2023Marta urges continued support after World Cup farewell: 'For them, it's just the beginning' by Jason Anderson. August 2, 2023. Retrieved

“Cry in the beginning, so you can smile at the end.”In their words29 July 2023Farewell Marta: An ode to the World Cup legend who made us fall in love with football Rick Pytlik. July 29, 2023. Retrieved 14/11/2023.

2019“Women’s football is relying on you to survive. Think about it, value it more.”In their wordsMarta sends powerful message to young girls after Brazil exit from Women's World Cup by Mark Critchley. June 24,2019. Retrieved 14/11/2023.

2018The Best FIFA Women's PlayerAward2017Orlando PrideClub2016BBC 100 WomenAward2014FC RosengårdClub2014-20172012Tyresö FFClub2012-20142011Santos FCClub2010FC Gold PrideClub2009Los Angeles SolClubSantos FCClub2009-20102002Brazil women's national football teamClub2002-2024Santa Cruz Futebol ClubeClub2002-20042000CR Vasco da GamaClub2000-20021986Born19 February 1986

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Photos 10

Marta in a 2009 match against Saint Louis AthleticaMarta in a 2009 match against Saint Louis AthleticaMarta in 2013Marta in 2013Marta playing for FC Rosengård in 2015Marta playing for FC Rosengård in 2015Marta's shirt from the 2003 FIFA Women's World CupMarta's shirt from the 2003 FIFA Women's World CupMarta wearing the Brazil number 10 during a match in the 2007 Pan American GamesMarta wearing the Brazil number 10 during a match in the 2007 Pan American GamesMarta playing at the 2016 Summer OlympicsMarta playing at the 2016 Summer OlympicsMarta playing in the Match Against Poverty in March 2014Marta playing in the Match Against Poverty in March 2014

In their own words 3

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3 statements, newest first

  1. This shows that women’s soccer has been growing. This shows that women’s soccer is a product that gives profit, that gives enjoyment to watch.

    Aug 2, 2023, Marta urges continued support after World Cup farewell: 'For them, it's just the beginning' by Jason Anderson. August 2, 2023. Retrieved, Own words

  2. Cry in the beginning, so you can smile at the end.

    Jul 29, 2023, Farewell Marta: An ode to the World Cup legend who made us fall in love with football Rick Pytlik. July 29, 2023. Retrieved 14/11/2023., Own words

  3. Women’s football is relying on you to survive. Think about it, value it more.

    2019, Marta sends powerful message to young girls after Brazil exit from Women's World Cup by Mark Critchley. June 24,2019. Retrieved 14/11/2023., Own words

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Teams 15

Orlando Pride2017
FC Rosengård2014-2017
Tyresö FF2012-2014
Santos FC2011-2011
Western New York Flash2011-2011
FC Gold Pride2010-2010
Los Angeles Sol2009-2009
Santos FC2009-2010
Santos FC2009-2009
Umeå IK2004-2008
Santa Cruz Futebol Clube2002-2004
Brazil women's national football team2002-2024
CR Vasco da Gama2000-2002
Umeå IK
Santos F.C.

Career record

SpellAppsGoals
2012-20143524
2011-20111213
2011-20111410
2010-20102419
2009-20091910
2009-20101426
2009-20091426
2004-2008103111
2002-20043816
2000-2002164

Awards

The Best FIFA Women's Player2018
BBC 100 Women2016

About this person

Marta Vieira da Silva, known mononymously as Marta, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride and captains the Brazil women's national team. Regarded by many as the greatest female footballer of all time, she has been named FIFA World Player of the Year six times, five of them being consecutive (2006 - 2010), with the latest award coming in 2018.

Country
Brazil
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
living
Dates
Born 1986 · age 40

In common with Marta

Alexia PutellasBoth received The Best FIFA Women's PlayerLieke MartensBoth received The Best FIFA Women's PlayerAitana BonmatíBoth received The Best FIFA Women's PlayerCarli LloydBoth received The Best FIFA Women's PlayerRivaldoAlso played for Santa Cruz Futebol ClubeAlex MorganAlso played for Orlando Pride

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