Poliana Barbosa Medeiros
Poliana Barbosa Medeiros is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defender. She has represented Brazil women's national football team at youth and senior level.
Did You Know?
She has worn the captain's armband for Palmeiras Feminino.
Poliana turned her football journey into a book called “Senhora Libertadores: dos sonhos às conquistas”, sharing the story behind her rise from a young player in Minas Gerais to becoming one of the most decorated players in Copa Libertadores Femenina history.
Poliana is the only player known to have scored in three different Copa Libertadores Femenina finals, finding the net in championship matches in 2011, 2014 and 2022.
Her Instagram bio includes the Bible verse 1 Thessalonians 5:18, reflecting the importance of faith in her life.
Training doesn't always stop at the football pitch - Poliana often spends time outdoors with her three Border Collies and has shared runs with them on social media.
Club Achievements
| CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores Femenina | 5× |
| Campeonato Brasileiro Feminino Série A1 | 2× |
| Campeonato Paulista Feminino | 3× |
| Copa do Brasil Feminina | 2× |
| International Women's Club Championship | 1× |
| Icelandic Women's Cup | 1× |
Awards
Stats
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2023
-
present
|
Palmeiras | 117 | 15 |
|
2022
-
2023
|
São José | 15 | 1 |
|
2020
-
2021
|
Corinthians | 15 | 1 |
|
2019
-
2020
|
São José | 17 | 1 |
|
2018
-
2019
|
Orlando Pride | 10 | 0 |
|
2016
-
2017
|
Houston Dash | 37 | 5 |
|
2015
-
2016
|
Stjarnan | 5 | 3 |
|
2010
-
2014
|
São José | 12 | 3 |
| International Stats | |||
|
2012
-
present
|
Brazil W | 41 | 5 |
|
2010
-
2011
|
Brazil U20 | 1 | 0 |
