Marta Vieira da Silva Trivia Questions

Marta won the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2018, totaling six wins, the most for any female player.

As a child in Dois Riachos, Marta often cut her hair short and played barefoot with boys, as girls' soccer was discouraged. She was discovered at age 14.

Marta has played in five World Cups but never won the trophy. Brazil's best finish was runner-up in 2007. She holds the record for most World Cup goals, men's or women's.

Marta plays for Orlando Pride in the NWSL but is not the league's top scorer. That record belongs to Sam Kerr. Marta is among the top assist leaders but not goals.

Marta won FIFA Women's World Player of the Year five times (2006–2010) and The Best FIFA Women's Player once (2018), totaling six. No other woman has won more, making her the record holder.

Marta, known as one of the greatest female footballers, has only played in women's professional leagues and international tournaments. She never appeared in a men's professional league match, so she did not score a hat-trick there.

Marta has stated she never received an offer from a men's club, calling the idea a myth. No credible record supports this claim.

Marta scored at the 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020 Olympics, becoming the first footballer (male or female) to score in five consecutive Olympic Games.