Defender

19 fun facts in this category

She considers Mexican international Nicki Hernández to be one of the best full-backs in the game and has stated she wants to follow in her footsteps.

She is listed as a centre-back (defender) and is right-footed.

She plays primarily as a centre-back but can also operate as a defensive midfielder.

Known for her defensive tenacity and aggressive overlapping runs, she is widely considered one of the most consistent full-backs in the Campeonato Brasileiro Feminino.

Her strong sides as a defender are duels one-on-one, positioning and pace

Palermo's performances for Palmeiras earned her the 2024 Paulistão Feminino award for Best Left Back, recognizing her as the standout player in her position across the competition.

She loves defending, even though defenders don’t always get the glory.

She primarily plays as a defender, with usage across defensive and left-sided roles.

U.S. coach Emma Hayes, the former coach at Chelsea, called Girma “the best defender I've ever seen" during the Olympics.

She primarily plays as a defender, with some listings also describing her as a midfielder.

In AC Milan's "Favourite player by country" challenge, she chose Sergio Ramos (Spain), Wendie Renard (France), Paolo Maldini (Italy), Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands) and Alessandro Nesta (rest of the world) as defenders she admires.