Karla Alves

Leadership and personal development are themes Karla frequently discusses on her social media, where she has written about becoming “the woman she decided to be.”

Karla has spoken openly about overcoming depression and rebuilding her confidence, later describing the experience as part of her growth both on and off the pitch.

Karla is a dog lover and has two dogs that feature on her Instagram.

Her father worked as a truck driver, and Karla has credited her parents and older brother as key influences in helping her pursue football.

In 2018, Karla not only won the South American U-20 Championship but also earned a call-up to Brazil's squad for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.