Debinha

3.1. Early career

Debinha began her professional club career in Brazil, playing for several clubs. She was part of Lorena from 2006 to 2007, followed by a stint at Saad from 2008 to 2009. In 2010, she played for Portuguesa, and from 2011 to 2013, she was with Foz Cataratas.

In August 2013, Debinha moved overseas to join Avaldsnes IL in Norway. Her transfer was reportedly at the request of her compatriot, Rosana, who also joined the Norwegian club. Debinha quickly made an impact, becoming the top-scorer of the 2014 Toppserien season. During her time with Avaldsnes, she made 40 appearances, scoring 26 goals. Towards the end of 2014, between November and December, she had a brief loan spell back in Brazil with São José. During this period, São José successfully won both the Copa Libertadores Femenina and the International Women's Club Championship. She then returned to Avaldsnes at the beginning of 2015.

From February 2016 to January 2017, Debinha played in China for Dalian Quanjian in the Chinese Women's Super League.

3.2. North Carolina Courage

Debinha's impactful tenure in the United States began when she signed with the Western New York Flash of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) on January 5, 2017. Days after her signing, the franchise announced its sale and relocation from Rochester, New York, to Cary, North Carolina, where it was rebranded as the North Carolina Courage. Debinha was reportedly not informed of the team's plans to move when she signed. Despite this, she reported to North Carolina and immediately became a starting midfielder, scoring the Courage's first goal in their new home stadium.

In the **2017 season**, Debinha appeared in every regular season game for the Courage, scoring four goals. Her season was cut short in the playoffs when she suffered an elbow dislocation in the 10th minute of the semi-final match against the Chicago Red Stars. This injury forced her to miss the NWSL Championship game, which the Courage ultimately lost 1-0 to the Portland Thorns FC.

The **2018 season** saw Debinha continue her strong form. She was named to the NWSL Team of the Month for March and scored eight goals during the regular season. Her contributions were crucial as the Courage secured their second consecutive NWSL Shield. During the playoffs, Debinha was a key starter in both the semi-final and final matches. She scored in the 13th minute of the Championship game, helping North Carolina defeat the Portland Thorns 3-0 to win the 2018 NWSL Championship. Following her impressive performance, she was named to the 2018 NWSL Second XI.

In the **2019 season**, Debinha played 21 games across the regular season and playoffs. She scored ten goals (eight in the regular season and two in the postseason) and recorded seven assists. Her consistent excellence earned her spots on the NWSL Team of the Month for July, August, and September. In the first round of the playoffs, Debinha scored the game-winning goal in extra time, enabling the Courage to advance past Reign FC. In the NWSL Championship final, she scored the opening goal against the Chicago Red Stars, which proved to be the decisive goal. Her stellar performance in the final earned her the Championship Game MVP Award.

Debinha continued to excel in cup competitions. In the **2021 NWSL Challenge Cup**, she scored a tournament-high three goals in four games and was named the tournament's MVP, although the Courage finished second in their division to NJ/NY Gotham FC. She maintained her impressive scoring record in the **2022 NWSL Challenge Cup**, finding the back of the net in five consecutive games. This included the opening goal in a 2-1 victory against the Kansas City Current in the semifinals. In the final match against the Washington Spirit, she assisted Kerolin for the first goal, contributing to a 2-1 win for the Courage. For her outstanding play, she was named the tournament's MVP for a second consecutive time. In the **2022 regular season**, Debinha led the team with 12 goals, placing her third in the league overall, and she was again named to the NWSL Best XI. She concluded her six-season tenure with the North Carolina Courage at the end of the 2022 season.

3.3. Kansas City Current

In January 2023, it was announced that Debinha had signed a two-year contract with the Kansas City Current as a free agent. She made her club debut on April 1, 2023, coming off the bench against the Portland Thorns FC. In her inaugural season with the Current, Debinha set a club record by scoring nine goals. Her strong performances led to her being named to the NWSL Team of the Month three times throughout the season and earning a spot in the NWSL Best XI at the end of the year. In 2024, she contributed to the Kansas City Current winning the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup.

4.1. Youth career

Debinha represented Brazil at the youth level, participating in significant tournaments such as the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Her performances at this level helped her transition to the senior national team.

4.2. Senior career

Debinha made her senior debut for the Brazil national team on October 18, 2011, in a 2-0 victory over Argentina at the 2011 Pan American Games held in Guadalajara, Mexico. Her early promise was recognized when she was named as an alternate for Brazil's squad at the 2012 London Olympics.

In December 2013, Debinha demonstrated her scoring ability on the international stage by netting two goals in a 3-1 win against Scotland at the 2013 International Women's Football Tournament of Brasília. She continued to be a vital part of the squad, representing Brazil at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Debinha was among four NWSL players called up to represent Brazil in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup held in France. On February 18, 2021, she reached a significant milestone, playing her 100th match for Brazil in a 4-1 win over Argentina during the 2021 SheBelieves Cup. Her career continued with participation in the 2020 Summer Olympics (held in 2021). She was also part of the Brazilian squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, where she notably scored in Brazil's group stage match against France.

4.3. International goals

Goals scored for the Brazil national team. Brazil's score is listed first.