A look back at the career of the Brazilian icon who continues to inspire female football players around the world.
Marta Vieira da Silva, better known simply as Marta, is a Brazilian footballer who has won the title of best player in the world six times. She holds the record for the most wins for women in this category.
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The International Football Federation (FIFA) annually awards the title “The Best” to the best player of the season. This year, Beth Mead (Arsenal), Alex Morgan (San Diego Wave) and Alexia Putellas (Barcelona) are the finalists for the title of best player. Unfortunately, Marta is not one of the finalists this year.
37-year-old Marta recently made her return to the Brazilian national team. She was sidelined for ten months with a left knee injury picked up in March 2022. The player underwent surgery after a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament. She has a contract with Orlando Pride until 2024.
Despite her absence from the list of finalists for the title of best player in the world this year, Marta is already a legend of women’s football. She has won the FIFA Women’s Best Player award six times, in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2018. Her contribution to women’s football is immense and she continues to be an inspiration to young players. worldwide.
Women’s football has seen significant growth in recent years, thanks to players like Marta leading the way to greater recognition and media coverage. Marta’s success is an inspiration to young players who dream of becoming the next legends of women’s football.
