Geyse da Silva Ferreira, commonly known as Geyse and previously Pretinha, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for National Women's Soccer League club NJ/NY Gotham FC on loan from English Women's Super League club Manchester United and the Brazil national team.
She has her mother's face tattooed on her left arm.
She grew up playing football on the beach.
A physical education teacher discovered her playing with friends and introduced her to futsal, which opened the doors to her career.
Geyse played futsal for two years in Pernambuco.
She comes from a small village, from a poor family. Her mother worked as a street sweeper and had to make a lot of sacrifices to support her.
She is the youngest of six siblings.
As a child, she had to travel far for practice early in the morning. Her goal was to become a professional footballer and being able to support her family.
Her dream is to win the World Cup with Brazil.
She speaks to her mom on the phone before big games to relax and relieve some pressure.
She loves dancing samba and likes to incorporate it into her goal celebrations.
To get pumped for big games, she listens to a playlist featuring songs like Racionais MC's "A Vida É Desafio" and Hungria Hip Hop's "Um Pedido."
She's a Christian.
She uses her salary to support her family.
She and her partner Bruna got engaged at the end of 2024.
She was loaned out to Gotham after expressing being lonely and unhappy at Manchester United after a tragic death of her brother.
Brazilian footballer Geyse has left Manchester United to join Gotham FC on loan. She spoke about feeling unhappy and isolated at United, especially after the club decided to loan her out while she was attending her brother’s funeral. Geyse struggled to feel comfortable at the club and said she was searching for happiness and peace in her career. Now, she is excited for a fresh start with Gotham FC, where she hopes to play her best football.
Geyse will be working under coach Juan Carlos Amorós, who previously managed Tottenham. Her move to the NWSL gives her a chance to regain confidence and enjoy football again. Gotham FC is happy to have a player of her talent and experience, and fans are eager to see her perform. This transfer marks an important step in her journey, and she hopes to make a positive impact on her new team.
| Adidas Football |
| Campeonato Nacional II Divisão Feminino | 1× |
| Taça de Portugal | 1× |
| Campeonato Nacional Feminino | 1× |
| Primera División | 1× |
| Supercopa de España | 1× |
| UEFA Women's Champions League | 1× |
| South American U-20 Women's Championship | 1× |
| Torneio Internacional de Futebol | 1× |
| Copa América Femenina | 1× |
| FA Women's Cup | 1× |
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2025
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present
|
NJ/NY Gotham FC | 1 | 0 |
|
2023
-
2025
|
Manchester United | 39 | 3 |
|
2022
-
2023
|
Barcelona | 36 | 10 |
|
2020
-
2022
|
Madrid CFF | 64 | 37 |
|
2018
-
2020
|
Benfica | 39 | 59 |
|
2017
-
2018
|
Madrid CFF | 11 | 2 |
|
2017
-
2017
|
Corinthians | 16 | 2 |
|
2016
-
2016
|
Centro Olimpico | 2 | 0 |
| International Stats | |||
|
2017
-
present
|
Brazil | 56 | 8 |
|
2016
-
2018
|
Brazil U20 | 13 | 14 |
