{"product_id":"marta-vieira-da-silva","title":"Marta Vieira da Silva","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWorld's Best Midfielder 2012 – IFFHS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eMarta Vieira da Silva, known simply as \u003cstrong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eMarta\u003c\/strong\u003e, is considered one of the greatest players in football history. Born on February 19, 1986, in Dois Riachos, Brazil, the Brazilian player has established herself over the years as a true global icon thanks to her exceptional technical talent, creativity, and vision of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eIn 2012, Marta received the title of \u003cstrong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eWorld's Best Midfielder awarded by the IFFHS (International Federation of Football History \u0026amp; Statistics)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prestigious distinction awarded following a vote gathering \u003cstrong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"941\"\u003efootball experts from over 70 countries\u003c\/strong\u003e. This award confirms her major influence in international women's football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"oi0tfk\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eAn exceptional career at the top of world football\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eFrom the start of her career, Marta stood out for her rare technical qualities and game sense. She began at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eVasco da Gama in Brazil in 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e, before moving to Europe in 2004, signing with the Swedish club \u003cstrong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eUmeå IK\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the dominant teams in women's football at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eUnder Umeå's colors, Marta won \u003cstrong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003ethe 2003\/2004 UEFA Women's Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003efour consecutive Swedish championships between 2005 and 2008\u003c\/strong\u003e. During this period, she scored \u003cstrong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e111 goals in 103 matches\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming her status as an exceptional player capable of being both a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eplaymaker and a decisive goalscorer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003eHer extraordinary performances earned her the title of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eFIFA World Player of the Year five consecutive years between 2006 and 2010\u003c\/strong\u003e, a domination rarely seen in football history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1d9m195\" data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eGlobal influence and historical records\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eInternationally, Marta quickly became the emblematic figure of the Brazilian national team. She participated in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003efive FIFA World Cups between 2003 and 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003efour Olympic tournaments between 2004 and 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003eWith Brazil, she won \u003cstrong data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003ethree major silver medals\u003c\/strong\u003e, at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003e2007 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e2004 and 2008 Olympic Games\u003c\/strong\u003e. At the 2007 World Cup, Marta had an exceptional tournament, finishing as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003ebest player (Golden Ball)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003etop goalscorer (Golden Boot)\u003c\/strong\u003e of the competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003eShe also holds a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003ehistoric record in the FIFA World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2650\"\u003e17 goals scored\u003c\/strong\u003e, a total that long constituted the absolute record, men and women combined. Marta also became the first player in history to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003escore in five different editions of the World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17y0ssq\" data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eAn international career between Europe and the United States\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"3282\"\u003eAfter her success in Sweden, Marta continued her career in several major leagues. She played notably in the United States with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3074\"\u003eLos Angeles Sol\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003eFC Gold Pride\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3123\"\u003eWestern New York Flash\u003c\/strong\u003e, winning the American professional championship several times while regularly being named \u003cstrong data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3256\"\u003ebest player (MVP)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003etop goalscorer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3499\"\u003eIn 2012, Marta returned to Sweden and joined \u003cstrong data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3341\"\u003eTyresö FF\u003c\/strong\u003e, where she won the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3392\"\u003e2012 Swedish championship\u003c\/strong\u003e and helped lead the club to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3498\"\u003efinal of the 2013\/2014 UEFA Women's Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003eShe then continued her career at \u003cstrong data-start=\"3538\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003eFC Rosengård\u003c\/strong\u003e, winning two more Swedish championship titles, before joining the American club \u003cstrong data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3674\"\u003eOrlando Pride\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2017, where she plays alongside major stars of international women's football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3978\"\u003eIn 2018, Marta was again rewarded for all her performances, winning \u003cstrong data-start=\"3845\" data-end=\"3903\"\u003ethe FIFA The Best award for the world's best player\u003c\/strong\u003e and being selected for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"3977\"\u003ethe IFFHS World Team of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1nnmroy\" data-start=\"3980\" data-end=\"4015\"\u003eA legend of women's football\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4017\" data-end=\"4214\"\u003eThanks to her unique talent, longevity at the highest level, and global influence, Marta is widely considered \u003cstrong data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4213\"\u003ethe greatest player in the history of women's football\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4449\"\u003eHer spectacular style, made of dribbling, creativity, and efficiency in front of goal, has inspired an entire generation of players worldwide and contributed to the development and popularity of international women's football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1hqw7je\" data-start=\"4451\" data-end=\"4475\"\u003eAvailable products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4477\" data-end=\"4624\"\u003eDiscover the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4491\" data-end=\"4547\"\u003eofficial IFFHS LEGEND editions dedicated to Marta\u003c\/strong\u003e, celebrating one of the greatest figures in world football history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ma boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56111784558918,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/6667\/5526\/files\/MARTAVIEIRADASILVAIFFHSVIGNETTERONDE0326.png?v=1772807568","url":"https:\/\/iffhs-legend.com\/en\/products\/marta-vieira-da-silva","provider":"IFFHS LEGEND","version":"1.0","type":"link"}