Marta played her final game at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Wednesday. Unfortunately, Brazil did not secure the necessary points to advance to the knockout stage against Jamaica. Despite not achieving her goal of winning the World Cup, Marta showcased her dominance in various aspects of the tournament. Let’s reflect on Marta’s legendary World Cup career through some key numbers:
– In 2007, Marta won the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player and the Golden Boot as the leading goalscorer.
– Marta has earned 175 caps with Brazil, making her the second most capped player in the history of the women’s national team, behind Formiga (206).
– She has scored 115 goals for Brazil at the senior level, placing her 10th on the all-time list of women’s international goalscorers.
– Marta has participated in six different World Cups from 2007 to 2023, accumulating a total of 23 caps.
– With 17 goals, Marta holds the record for the most goals scored by any player in the history of the World Cup, surpassing both men’s and women’s players. Miroslav Klose of Germany is second on the list with 16 goals.
– Marta has been awarded the FIFA Women’s Player of the Year six times, with her most recent win in 2018.
– She has scored in five different World Cups, a feat achieved by only two other players in the history of the tournament, regardless of gender.
Despite not achieving her ultimate goal, Marta’s impact and legacy in women’s soccer are undeniable.
