Cristiane
Cristiane at the 2016 Olympics
Personal information
Full name Cristiane Rozeira de Souza Silva[1]
Date of birth (1985-05-15) 15 May 1985 (age 38)
Place of birth Osasco, Brazil
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Flamengo
Number 11
Youth career
São Bernardo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2005 Juventus-SP
2005–2006 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam 30 (17)
2006–2007 VfL Wolfsburg 20 (7)
2008 Linköpings FC 14 (6)
2008 Corinthians
2009 Chicago Red Stars
2009 Santos
2010 Chicago Red Stars
2011 Santos
2011–2012 Rossiyanka 10 (10)
2012 São José-SP
2013 Icheon Daekyo
2013–2015 Centro Olímpico 13 (15)
2015–2017 Paris Saint-Germain 36 (26)
2017–2019 Changchun Zhuoyue 12 (5)
2019 São Paulo 9 (3)
2020–2023 Santos 55 (29)
2024– Flamengo 0 (29)
International career‡
2002–2004 Brazil U19
2003– Brazil 153[3] (96)
Medal record
Women's football
Representing  Brazil
FIFA Women's World Cup
Silver medal – second place 2007 China Team
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens Team
Silver medal – second place 2008 Beijing Team
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2007 Rio de Janeiro Team
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:42, 13 November 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:42, 13 November 2023 (UTC)

Cristiane Rozeira de Souza Silva (born 15 May 1985), known as Cristiane ([kɾisˈtʃjɐni]), is a Brazilian footballer who has played for Flamengo and the Brazilian women's national team. A prolific forward, she was part of Brazil's silver medal-winning teams at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic football tournaments.[4] In total she has participated in five FIFA Women's World Cups and four Olympics.

At club level, Cristiane has played professionally in France, Germany, Sweden, the United States, Russia and South Korea, as well as in her native Brazil.

Career

Early beginnings

Cristiane started her career at the local football clubs São Bernardo (in São Bernardo do Campo) and Clube Atlético Juventus (in São Paulo).[5] At the age of 15, she debuted for the Brazil Under-19 team and took part in both the 2002 U-19 Women's World Championship in Canada and the 2004 U-19 Women's World Championship in Thailand; Brazil finished fourth in both tournaments.[6] In 2003, Cristiane scored one goal during one appearance as a substitute, when Brazil successfully defended their title at the Sudamericano Femenino.[7] She was also part of the squad for the 2003 Women's World Cup, appearing as a substitute in all four of Brazil's matches.[6]

Breakthrough

Cristiane had her international breakthrough at the Olympic football tournament in Athens 2004.[8] Brazil reached the final, which they lost to the United States, but still achieved their biggest international success until then, by winning the Olympic silver medal. With five goals, Cristiane was honored as the tournament's top scorer along with Germany's Birgit Prinz.[6]

In February 2005, Cristiane transferred from Atlético Juventus to the German women's Bundesliga club 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam.[6] During the 2005–06 season she won the Bundesliga title and the German cup competition with Potsdam, although she was often used as a substitute and had difficulties to adjust to the physical play in Germany. In the following season she was transferred to the league rival VfL Wolfsburg, where she scored seven goals during the 2006–07 season,[9] but her problems to adapt to the style of play in Germany continued.[6] In August 2007, Cristiane did not renew her contract in Wolfsburg and returned to Brazil to support the newly created Brazilian cup competition, the Copa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino.[10]

Cristiane during the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup

Cristiane was the top scorer at the 2006 Sudamericano Femenino with 12 goals, even though Brazil competed with a weakened team and only finished second behind Argentina for the first time after four consecutive title defenses.[6] In 2007, she scored eight goals at the Pan American Games, hosted by Brazil. In the final, the Brazilian national team defeated the United States Under-20 squad before a crowd of 68,000 at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.[11]

At the 2007 Women's World Cup Cristiane was voted the third-best player of the tournament. She scored five goals and she was the second best scorer of her team next to her strike partner, Marta.[6] She was involved in a collision that resulted in a controversial red card for Shannon Boxx of the United States in the semifinal. Brazil reached the Women's World Cup final for the first time which they lost to defending champions Germany. Cristiane came in third for the 2007 FIFA World Player of the Year award.[12]

In February 2008, she signed a five-month contract until the Summer Olympics with the Swedish Damallsvenskan club Linköpings FC.[13]

On 21 August 2008 in the Beijing Olympics, Cristiane was substituted in what looked like a repeat of the 2004 Olympics Women's Football final in that Brazil once again lost to the USA team in the final to end up with the silver. The match ended 1–0 after extra time. For the second straight Olympics, she scored 5 goals and was the tournament's leading scorer; unlike the 2004 tournament, Cristiane was the outright leading scorer.

On 28 August 2008, Cristiane joined Corinthians to play in Campeonato Paulista.[14] On 30 August 2008, during her debut as a Corinthians player, she scored her first goal for the club, helping her team beat São José 3–1 in the Campeonato Paulista.[15]

To the United States

On 24 September 2008, the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) rights to Cristiane were acquired by the Chicago Red Stars at the inaugural International Draft.[16] Cristiane completed her move to the Red Stars on 27 February 2009.[17] On 12 July 2009, Cristiane scored the first hat-trick in WPS history, leading the Chicago Red Stars to a 3–1 victory against FC Gold Pride.[18] She finished as the team top scorer with seven goals and was named to the league All-Star team.

She returned to Chicago for the 2010 season, but showed less impressive form and was made a free agent after only scoring three goals in 24 appearances.[19] Chicago Red Stars suspended operations shortly afterwards and Cristiane decided to play the 2011 season in Brazil.[20]

2009–present

Cristiane with Santos in 2022

Cristiane signed a three-month loan contract with Santos on 14 August 2009 to play in the Copa Libertadores.[21] She helped her club win both competitions, and scored a goal in the Copa do Brasil final.[22]

In September 2011, she joined Russian Champions League contestant WFC Rossiyanka. A year later she moved to São José Esporte Clube of São José dos Campos, Brazil. Early in 2013 it was announced that Cristiane would join the Icheon Daekyo WFC (Daekyo Kangaroos) in South Korea's WK-League. She quit South Korea shortly afterwards, in order to join Centro Olímpico in Brazil.

In August 2015 Cristiane and compatriot Érika made a double transfer to French UEFA Women's Champions League contenders Paris Saint-Germain Féminines. Paris coach Farid Benstiti already knew Cristiane, having been her boss at Rossiyanka.[23]

In July 2017, Cristiane joined Changchun Zhuoyue on a transfer from Paris Saint-Germain Féminines.[24]

In October 2017, Cristiane was one of five Brazil players to quit international football, disgruntled at pay and conditions, and the Brazilian Football Confederation's sacking of head coach Emily Lima.[25] She soon relented and indicated a willingness to return to the national team in February 2018, ahead of the 2018 Copa América Femenina.[26]

On 16 January 2020, after a one-year spell at São Paulo, Cristiane returned to Santos.[27] On 10 December 2022, she renewed her contract until the end of 2024.[28]

On 13 January 2024, Cristiane rescinded her contract with Santos,[29] and was announced at Flamengo the following day.[30]

Personal life

Cristiane is openly lesbian, and has been in a relationship with Ana Paula Garcia Silva, a lawyer, since February 2019. On 15 August 2020, the two married in São Paulo, Brazil.[31] Her son Bento was born on 26 April 2021.[32]

Career statistics

International

Main article: List of international goals scored by Cristiane
As of 13 November 2023
Brazil
Year Apps Goals
2003[33] 14 3
2004[33] 7 5
2006[34] 7 12
2007[34] 14 14
2008[35] 7 7
2009[35] 6 4
2010[35] 9 12
2011[36] 9 3
2012[36] 10 3
2013[36] 5 1
2014[37] 17 9
2015[37] 14 8
2016[38] 10 4
2017[38] 3 1
2018[39] 7 4
2019[39] 6 6
2020[40] 3 0
2021[40] 3 0
2023 2 0
Total 153 96

Honours

Cristiane lifting the 2014 Copa America top scorer trophy
Santos
1. FFC Turbine Potsdam
São Paulo

Brazil

Individual

See also

References

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  2. ^ "List of Players – Brazil" (PDF). FIFA. 8 June 2015. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 April 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
  3. ^ "Cristiane". FIFA. Archived from the original on 8 June 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Cristiane ROZEIRA". Olympics.com. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Cristiane (Profile: 2004 Summer Olympic Games)". UOL. 2004. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g Cristiane: Power and commitment. FIFA.com. 29 November 2007. Retrieved 19 February 2008.
  7. ^ Sudamericano Femenino – 2003 Archived 29 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine. Conmebol.com. 27 April 2003. Retrieved 20 February 2008.
  8. ^ Cristiane, the angel who came off the bench. FIFA.com. 23 August 2004. Retrieved 19 February 2008.
  9. ^ Gelingt der Anschluss an die Spitzengruppe? Archived 25 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine. VfL Wolfsburg. Retrieved 19 February 2008. (in German)
  10. ^ Cristiane: It's an honour. FIFA.com. 17 December 2007. Retrieved 19 February 2008.
  11. ^ Pele congratulates Brazilian Pan Ams star Marta. USA Today. 28 July 2007. Retrieved 19 February 2008.
  12. ^ "King Kaka and Marta crowned". FIFA. 17 December 2007. Archived from the original on 19 January 2008. Retrieved 19 February 2008.
  13. ^ Linköping signs Cristiane and Daniela[permanent dead link]. Damallsvenskan Newsblog. 12 February 2008. Retrieved 19 February 2008.
  14. ^ "Corinthians contrata Cristiane para time feminino" (in Portuguese). Estadão. 28 August 2008. Archived from the original on 8 September 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2008.
  15. ^ "Cristiane marca na estréia pelo Corinthians" (in Portuguese). O Globo Online. 30 August 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2008.
  16. ^ Red Stars draft 4; will they sign?
  17. ^ "Chicago Red Stars Sign Brazilian Sensation Cristiane". Chicago Red Stars. 27 February 2009. Archived from the original on 2 March 2009. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
  18. ^ Kennedy, Paul (13 July 2009). "Cristiane's hat trick is a first". Soccer America. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
  19. ^ "Released – Red Stars let Cristiane go". Chicagoland Soccer News. 21 September 2010. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
  20. ^ Kassouf, Jeff (16 February 2011). "Report: Cristiane signs with Santos". The Equalizer. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
  21. ^ "Santos contrata Cristiane para jogar ao lado de Marta" (in Portuguese). Estadão. 14 August 2009. Retrieved 21 August 2009.
  22. ^ "Santos bate Botucatu e conquista a Copa do Brasil feminina" (in Portuguese). Estadão. 1 December 2009. Retrieved 2 December 2009.
  23. ^ "Erika and Cristiane sign for Paris". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 19 August 2015. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
  24. ^ "Clube chinês anuncia acerto com Cristiane | Blog Dona do Campinho". globoesporte.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  25. ^ "Ex-jogadoras de futebol feminino lançam manifesto contra a CBF" (in Portuguese). Portal Vermelho. 7 October 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  26. ^ Nunes, Maíra (27 February 2018). "Cristiane e Formiga voltam à Seleção após crise por saída de Emily" (in Portuguese). Correio Braziliense. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  27. ^ "Ela voltou! Cristiane é o novo reforço das Sereias da Vila" [She is back! Cristiane is the new addition of the Sereias da Vila] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  28. ^ "Cristiane renova com o Santos por duas temporadas" [Cristiane renews with Santos for two seasons] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 10 December 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  29. ^ "Santos FC e Cristiane chegam a acordo para recisão de contrato" [Santos FC and Cristiane reach an agreement for contract rescision] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  30. ^ "Cristiane é do Mengão!" [Cristiane is of Mengão!] (in Brazilian Portuguese). CR Flamengo. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  31. ^ Webb, Karleigh (18 August 2020). "Brazilian soccer scoring ace Cristiane weds her girlfriend". Outsports.
  32. ^ ""The face of the father": player Cris Rozeira reports lesbophobia after her son was born". ruetir.com. 11 May 2021.[permanent dead link]
  33. ^ a b "Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Womens' Team) 2003-2005". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  34. ^ a b "Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Womens' Team) 2006-2007". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  35. ^ a b c "Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Womens' Team) 2008-2010". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  36. ^ a b c "Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Womens' Team) 2011-2013". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  37. ^ a b "Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Womens' Team) 2014-2015". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  38. ^ a b "Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Womens' Team) 2016-2017". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  39. ^ a b "Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Womens' Team) 2018-2019". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  40. ^ a b "Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Womens' Team) 2020-2021". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  41. ^ "Cristiane's header voted Hyundai Goal of the Tournament". Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  42. ^ "IFFHS WOMAN TEAM – CONMEBOL – OF THE DECADE 2011-2020". IFFHS. 26 January 2021.
  43. ^ "Cristiane é maior artilheira da história das Olimpíadas no futebol feminino" (in Portuguese). sportv.globo.com. 17 March 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2016.

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