Brazilian forward and six-time FIFA World Player of the Year, widely regarded as one of the greatest women's footballers in history.
Background
Born Marta Vieira da Silva in Dois Riachos, Brazil, she joined Vasco da Gama at 14 and moved to Sweden’s Umea IK at 18 to play in the Damallsvenskan.
Career
She has played in Brazil, Sweden, and the United States, where she joined Orlando Pride in 2017. At international level she has appeared in five Women’s World Cups and four Olympics, scoring 17 World Cup goals.
Style of play
A left-footed forward with close dribbling and finishing, Marta operates from the left or centrally, combining quick changes of direction with shooting from both inside and outside the box.
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