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Adriana
Adriana
Nov 17, 1996
#9 - Forward

Adriana Leal da Silva, commonly known as Adriana or Maga, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Orlando and the Brazil national team.

Did You Know?

She has two dogs.
Her dream has always been to play for Brazil and alongside Marta.
She overcame multiple knee injuries that kept her from several key competitions, including the 2019 World Cup and Tokyo Olympics.
She started her football journey on a dirt field and was often not allowed to play because she was a girl.
She then started playing with her brother and other boys on a field her father maintained next to their home.
Her nickname, ‘Maga’ (meaning ‘Sorceress’), comes from her ability to make impressive plays and score winner, despite people initially joking about her being skinny.
Adriana's transfer to Orlando Pride is the biggest sale in Brazilian women’s football history, valued at $100,000.
She won an incredible ten titles with Corinthians and achieved a near-perfect record with 116 wins, 18 draws, and only 9 losses.
She was Corinthians’ top scorer since the club resumed its women’s football program in 2016 and second-highest in its history.
She was 16 years old when she signed her first professional club contract.
She grew up in União, a small town in one of Brazil’s poorest states.
She comes from a football loving family. Both her parents played and passed the passion to her and her brother and sister.
She feels the new generations of female footballers don't always fully appreciate all the sacrifices made by those before them.
She has been with her partner, Natalia Castro, since 2016.
She and her partner have matching tattoos.

Best Actions

A rocket by Adriana ?

Goal in SheBelieves Cup

Goal for Orlando

Adriana's determination and comeback from injury

Adriana's skill

Adriana brace secures 3-1 victory for Orlando Pride

Sponsors

Nike

Club Achievements

Campeonato Paulista 5×
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A1 4×
Copa Libertadores 2×
Supercopa do Brasil 1×
NWSL Shield 1×
Yongchuan International Tournament 1×
Torneio Internacional de Futebol 1×
Copa América 1×
Summer Olympics silver medal 1×

Awards

Brazilian Football Confederation: Player of the Year
1×
Brazilian Football Confederation: Team of the Year
2×

Stats

Year Club AP GL
2023
-
present
Orlando Pride 43 12
2018
-
2022
Corinthians 143 72
2016
-
2017
Rio Perto 20 7
2013
-
2015
Tiradentes 14 4
International Stats
2017
-
present
Brazil 62 15

Team: Orlando Pride

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