Carla Maria da Silva

Her mother is one of the strongest influences in her life and regularly gives her advice that she now passes on to younger players.

In September 2024, she became nationally known for saving all three opposition penalties in a shootout against Ferroviária during the Brasileirão Feminino semifinals.

Carlinha is studying Journalism while playing professional football and has spoken about wanting to become a sports commentator after her playing career. She specifically mentioned following the NBA and NFL closely and would love to commentate on those sports as well.

She reached the milestone of 200 matches for São Paulo Women in 2025.

She is intensely self-critical and has said that even after strong performances she usually feels there was something she could have done better.