Women in Sports: Marta Viera da Silva

🌟 Meet Marta Vieira da Silva 🌟

Born in a small Brazilian town, Marta’s journey is one of resilience and passion. From playing barefoot as a child to overcoming societal barriers, she rose to become a global football icon. 🙌⚽

🏆 6-time FIFA World Player of the Year (more than any other player, male or female)

⚽ Top scorer in FIFA World Cup history (17 goals)

🥈 2 Olympic silver medals

Marta isn’t just a legend on the field—she’s a fierce advocate for gender equality, inspiring millions with her message: "The future of football is female." 💪💛

The GET UP project is co-funded by the European Union.