Nubia Januário

Defender • Age 23 • #3

Nubia Januário Lopes da Conceição, commonly known as Nubia, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defender. She has represented Brazil at the youth international level.

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Fun Facts about Nubia

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Nubia was born in Nova Iguaçu, in the Baixada Fluminense region, and started playing football on local neighborhood dirt pitches as a child.

Her football journey took a major step forward when she joined Daminhas da Bola, a traditional development project for girls in the state of Rio de Janeiro.

She is known for her commanding physical presence and aerial dominance, standing exceptionally tall for a footballer at 1.90 meters.

She uses her immense height, strength, and precise timing to act as a lethal offensive weapon for Flamengo on set-pieces like corners and lateral free kicks.