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Luana Theodoro da Silva

América Mineiro

Feb 11, 2003

#10 - Midfielder

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Luana Theodoro da Silva is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder.

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Her football name has a softer touch: Luana Theodoro da Silva is known as Luaninha, a nickname that feels like “little Luana” in Portuguese.

Luaninha’s journey began in a community sports project in Bauru — Projeto Criança no Esporte é Vida — and later came full circle when she returned there as a professional player and an inspiration for younger girls.

Source: Instagram | Luana Theodoro da Silva

Her first América appearance meant more than a new club chapter: after more than a year away and a recovery period she shared publicly from hospital, Luaninha described it as both a debut and a “re-debut” in football.

Her personal motto is simple but powerful: “In everything you do, do your best.”

Her professional debut had a storybook touch — she came off the bench for Santos and scored from outside the box in a 5–0 win over Audax.