Player Details

Pronunciation

MAR-tuh

Height

5' 4"

Date of Birth

2.19.1986 (37)

Birthplace

Dois Riachos, Brazil

Position

Forward

Roster Category

Active
2023 MLS Regular Season
2023 MLS Regular Season
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Stitched Into History: Marta
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Stitched Into History: Marta

ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 21, 2023) — On Oct. 2, 2023, with her start in the Pride’s 1-0 win at Angel City FC, Marta became the first Orlando Pride player to play 100 games for the Club. To celebrate the history-making milestone, the Club presented Marta with a one-of-one kit this
The Queen of Orlando: Marta honored after becoming first player to make 100 appearances for Orlando Pride
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The Queen of Orlando: Marta honored after becoming first player to make 100 appearances for Orlando Pride
💬 Erika Tymrak: 'So proud of this team' after ending the season with a win against Houston Dash
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💬 Erika Tymrak: 'So proud of this team' after ending the season with a win against Houston Dash
Match Report: Pride close season with shutout home win over Houston
Match Report

Match Report: Pride close season with shutout home win over Houston
Starting XI: How the Orlando Pride line up on Decision Day against the Houston Dash
Starting XI

Starting XI: How the Orlando Pride line up on Decision Day against the Houston Dash
💬 Marta: 'We want everybody there in Exploria Stadium' ahead of crucial Decision Day match with Houston Dash
They Said It

💬 Marta: 'We want everybody there in Exploria Stadium' ahead of crucial Decision Day match with Houston Dash
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Career Summary

How Acquired: Signed via Discovery on April 7, 2017

Club Highlights:

  • Missed the majority of the 2022 season after suffering an ACL tear during the Challenge Cup on  March 26 at North Carolina
  • Currently sits as the all-time goals (27) and appearance (84) leader in Pride history
  • Names Sept. 2017 Player of the Month after scoring twice and creating 13 chances in the month
  • A six-time NWSL Team of the Month and four-time Goal of the Week honoree
  • Was named to the NWSL Best XI in 2017
  • Won seven Swedish Damallsvenskan championships across time with Umea, Tyreso and Rosengard
  • Led the Damallsvenskan in scoring in 2004, 2005 and 2008

International Highlights:

  • Sits as the all-time goals leader in World Cup history, men’s or women’s, with 17 to her name
  • Became the first player to score at five World Cup tournaments with a goal against Australia on June 13, 2019
  • Has won FIFA Women’s Player of the Year a total of six times
  • Named to FIFPro World XI four times (2016, 2017, 2019, 2021)
  • The 2007 World Cup Golden Boot & Golden Ball winner
  • No. 7 on Sports Illustrated’s Top 20 Female Athletes of the Decade (2000–2009)