Gabi Portilho

She made her league debut at age 18 with Kindermann in 2013.

She joined Madrid CFF in Spain in 2016, but a serious knee injury brought her back to Brazil for a full year of recovery.

She used her faith to overcome the depression and doubt brought on by her injury, often crediting God for her eventual comeback.

She won incredible 15 titles with Corinthians, including 5 Brazilian Championships and 3 Copa Libertadores Femenina titles.

Despite a long career, Corinthians was the first professional club she officially played for (in 2020).

She ranked 18th in the 2024 Ballon d'Or for women’s football.

She first started playing football on the streets of Brasília, often joining neighborhood boys for pick-up games to develop her skills.

She left home at just 15 years old to pursue a football career and help support her family, moving 19 hours away from Brasília to join Joinville CSC.

She scored a crucial goal against host nation France in the 2024 Olympics quarterfinals, helping Brazil advance and eventually earn the silver medal.

She has expressed admiration for fellow Brazilian footballer Marta, highlighting her influence on and off the pitch.