![]() ![]() She has a younger sister named Katia, who is also a professional soccer player.In 2017, Marta became a naturalized citizen of Sweden, where she had been playing for Umeå IK.She is also known for her philanthropic work and has supported numerous charitable causes, including work with UNICEF and the Red Cross.Marta is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.She has won numerous individual awards throughout her career, including the UEFA Best Women’s Player in Europe Award and the Ballon d’Or Féminin. ![]() Marta has played in four different continents during her career, including South America, Europe, Asia, and North America.She is the all-time leading goalscorer in the history of the Copa América, with 14 goals.Marta has played in over 100 games for the Brazilian national team.She has also won the Golden Boot award as the top scorer at two different World Cups.Marta is the first woman to score at five different FIFA World Cup tournaments.She is an advocate for gender equality and has spoken out about the need for more investment in women’s soccer.In 2010, Marta was named an ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).She has been named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.In 2019, Marta was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.She is also an accurate finisher and has a powerful shot. Marta is known for her dribbling skills and speed on the field.She has won six Swedish Damallsvenskan titles, one Women’s Professional Soccer title, and one NWSL Shield. In addition to her success on the international stage, Marta has also had success at the club level.Marta was part of the Brazilian national team that won the silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2007 Women’s World Cup.She has scored over 100 goals for the Brazilian national team, making her the team’s all-time leading goalscorer.Marta has also been named to the FIFPro World XI, an all-star team selected by professional soccer players, a record six times.She is a six-time winner of the FIFA World Player of the Year award, which is the highest individual honor in women’s soccer.Marta has played for several clubs throughout her career, including Umeå IK, Los Angeles Sol, FC Gold Pride, Western New York Flash, and Orlando Pride.She is a professional soccer player and is widely considered one of the greatest female soccer players of all time.Marta Vieira da Silva was born on Februin Dois Riachos, Brazil.
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