Finished third in FIFA Player of the Year voting in both 2007 and 2008. Silver medalist at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. The leading goal scorer at the '08 Olympics (5 goals) and tied with Germany's Birgit Prinz for the most goals at the '04 Olympics (5). Member of Brazil's 2003 and 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup teams. Scored five goals at the '07 FIFA Women's World Cup and won the Bronze Ball, awarded to the tournament's third most valuable player. Helped Brazil to the gold medal at the 2007 Pan American Games. Top goal scorer (12) at 2006 Sudamericano Femenino. Also played on Brazil's 2002 and 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Cup teams.
Began her career with Brazilian clubs Sao Bernardo and Clube Atletico Juventus. Moved to Germany in 2005 to play for 1.FFC Turbine Potsdam, helping them to Bundesliga league title. Transferred to league rival VfL Wolfsburg in 2006-2007, where she scored seven goals. Played with Swedish club Linkoping FC prior to the 2008 Olympics. Returned to Brazil after the Beijing Games to play for Corinthians.
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