Layza Cavalcanti
Layza Soares Alves Cavalcanti is a Brazilian footballer known for her defensive strength and goal-scoring ability as a center-back. She has established herself as a consistent starter in Brazil's top division.
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Her career has seen steady progression through major Brazilian clubs, including two seasons at Atlético Mineiro and a successful stint at Cruzeiro in 2025.
Like many professional athletes in Brazil, she has navigated moving between football-rich states like Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro to further her career.
She is known for her "clutch" scoring; in March 2026, she scored a crucial equalizer in the final minutes of a Rio de Janeiro derby against Botafogo to secure a 1–1 draw.
Standing at 172 cm (5'8"), she is a physical presence in the backline and is particularly dangerous during set pieces.
Stats
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2026
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present
|
Flamengo | 8 | 2 |
|
2025
-
|
Cruzeiro | 6 | 1 |
|
2023
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2024
|
Atlético Mineiro | 10 | 0 |
