#Marta: The Queen of Soccer
Marta Vieira da Silva, commonly known as Marta, is a Brazilian professional soccer player who has been named to the Brazil Women’s National Team for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. She is a six-time winner of the FIFA World Player of the Year award and holds the record for the most goals in World Cup tournaments – men’s or women’s – with 17. Marta is often referred to as the “Queen of Soccer” due to her incredible achievements and influence on the sport.
##Marta’s Career
Marta began her professional soccer career in 2000, playing for Vasco da Gama in Brazil. She then moved to Sweden in 2004, where she played for Umeå IK and won two UEFA Women’s Cups and four Swedish championships. In 2007, she moved to the United States to play for the Los Angeles Sol in the Women’s Professional Soccer league. She then returned to Sweden in 2009, where she played for FC Rosengård and won two Damallsvenskan titles. In 2017, she signed with Orlando Pride in the National Women’s Soccer League.
##Marta’s Accomplishments
Throughout her career, Marta has achieved a number of impressive accomplishments. In addition to her record-breaking 17 goals in World Cup tournaments, she is also the all-time leading scorer in the history of the Olympics with 15 goals. She has also won five Copa América Femenina titles with Brazil and was named the tournament’s best player three times.
##Marta’s Impact on Soccer
Marta has had an immense impact on soccer both on and off the field. On the field, she is widely considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, and her skill and technique have inspired countless other players. Off the field, she has been an advocate for gender equality in sports and has used her platform to speak out against racism and sexism in soccer. She has also been a role model for young girls around the world, showing them that they can achieve their dreams regardless of their gender.
##Marta at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup
This summer, Marta will be competing in her sixth FIFA Women’s World Cup. Brazil, who have never won the competition, are in Group F along with France, Jamaica and Panama. Brazil manager Pia Sundhage has said that while she is not sure yet if Marta will be in the starting line-up, she is sure that she will play an important role in the team.
This summer, Marta will have a chance to add another accomplishment to her already impressive list of achievements. As one of the most accomplished players in soccer history, she will be an inspiration to many as she takes the field for her sixth World Cup tournament.