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My Take
Marta is one of those athletes whose single name is enough, and she earned every bit of that shorthand. Rising from rural Alagoas to become the most decorated player in women's football, she carried the sport through years when it received a fraction of the attention it deserved. The Best FIFA Women's Player award and her World Cup scoring record are the headlines, but what I value more is her role as a trailblazer who widened the path for the girls behind her. She is not just a great forward; she is a foundational figure, and I consider her a genuine icon of the game.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marta
- Name (Japanese)
- マルタ・ビエイラ・ダ・シルバ
- Reading
- まるた・びえいら・だ・しるば
- Born
- February 19, 1986 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
- Origin
- Dois Riachos, Alagoas, Brazil
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 162 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2016 BBC 100 Women
- 2018 The Best FIFA Women's Player
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Marta born?
Born February 19, 1986 (age 40).
Where is Marta from?
Marta is from Dois Riachos, Alagoas, Brazil.
What does Marta do?
Marta works as association football player.
How tall is Marta?
Marta is 162 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.