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Marta: the case for the GOAT

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    Marta: the case for the GOAT

    Forward · Brazil · Born 19 February 1986, Dois Riachos, Brazil · Career 2000–present

    Brazilian forward with dazzling dribbling and a lethal left foot. Has played in Brazil, Sweden and the United States, most recently for Orlando Pride, and is Brazil's record scorer.

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    Why Marta could be the GOAT

    Marta won six FIFA world player awards, five of them in a row, and holds the Women's World Cup scoring record. Her skill on the ball set a new standard for the women's game, and she is still winning titles more than two decades after her debut.

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    Marta head to head

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