Cristiane
Brazilian footballer and Olympic champion
Born
May 15th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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Born in 1985, this footballer achieved success as a forward, representing Brazil in international competitions. She played in multiple FIFA Women's World Cups and Olympic Games. Notably, she won the gold medal with Brazil at the 2004 Athens Olympics and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Throughout her club career, she played for several teams, including São Paulo and three stints at the Swedish club, Linköpings FC. Her scoring prowess and contributions to the national team solidified her reputation as one of the top players in women's football.
Winning gold medals at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics
Competing in multiple FIFA Women's World Cups
Playing for Linköpings FC in Sweden
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