Marta Vieira da Silva

Brazilian professional football (soccer) player Marta Vieira da Silva, also known simply as Marta, plays for the Umea IK in Sweden. She won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and will be representing Brazil in the football tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Fast Facts

1. Born: February 19, 1986
2. Birthplace: Dios Riachos, Alagoas, Brazil
3. Resides: Umea, Sweden
4. Height: 5'4"
5. Weight: 124 lbs
6. Position: Forward

Football Career

Marta began her career playing in Brazil with the Centro Sportivo Alagoano, Vasco da Gama and Santa Cruz football clubs. She represented Brazil in international play and helped the team win a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. After the Olympics, Marta signed with the Umea IK in Sweden. She has continued to play with the Brazilian team in world competitions and was selected as the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) world player of the year in 2006 and 2007. At the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, Brazil took home a silver medal and Marta was selected for the Golden Boot award, given to the top scorer, and as the best player of the tournament.

Timeline

• 1999: Centro Sportivo Alagoano
• 2000-02: Vasco da Gama
• 2002-03: Santa Cruz
• 2004: Summer Olympics, silver medal
• 2004-present: Umea IK
• 2006: FIFA Women's World Player of the Year
• 2007: FIFA Women's World Cup, Golden Boot award and best player
• 2007: FIFA Women's World Player of the Year

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