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She had to endure more than three years of injury setbacks and four operations before returning to play at ADO Den Haag.

A serious knee injury interrupted her rise at São Paulo, but she fought her way back and later scored an important Copa do Brasil goal after her recovery.

She tore her ACL in December 2025.

Byanca has openly spoken about her battle with depression and said that overcoming it felt like the greatest trophy of her life.

In 2025, she suffered a serious knee injury in training and needed surgery.

During the 2025 Damallsvenskan season, she was one of the league's most durable players, starting 22 matches and recording over 1,900 minutes of play.

Jakobsson credits her resilience to a deeply personal motivation; in 2022, her younger brother, Anders, suffered a life-threatening brain injury, and she has spoken about how his recovery journey inspires her own strength on the pitch.

In March 2026, Internacional confirmed that Eskerdinha suffered an ACL and meniscus injury in her right knee during a Brasileirão Feminino match against Atlético-MG.

She suffered a notable injury in Svenska Cupen action in March 2025, involving a severe ankle twist that led to her being taken off on a stretcher.

Tora is known for her calm and composed personality, a trait her coaches often highlight as a key factor in her ability to control the tempo of a match.

She had to come through a major ACL injury as a teenager and was sidelined for 10 months.

Resilience is a recurring theme around Késia, with teammates and supporters frequently describing her as a symbol of strength during difficult moments in her football journey.