Marta

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Marta's trophy case is a testament to her extraordinary talent and longevity. She is the only player to win six FIFA World Player of the Year awards, a record that spans both men's and women's football. Her 17 World Cup goals are the most by any player in history, and she is the first to score at five World Cups. These achievements have cemented her as the undisputed queen of the sport, and her impact extends beyond statistics, inspiring a generation of female athletes worldwide.

AwardsMarta has won the FIFA World Player of the Year award six times, more than any other player in history. She earned the Golden Ball and Golden Boot at the 2007 Women's World Cup and the Golden Ball at the 2004 U-20 World Cup. She has three Olympic silver medals and multiple club titles, including the UEFA Women's Cup and NWSL Championship.

Honours & Distinctions

UN Sustainable Development Goals Advocate

United Nations·2019

Appointed by the UN Secretary-General to advocate for global goals

Ambassador for the 2014 FIFA World Cup

FIFA·2013

One of six ambassadors for the tournament in Brazil

BBC 100 Women

BBC·2016

Listed among the world's most influential women

Rankings & Lists

#Listed

BBC 100 Women

BBC·2016

Records & Feats

Most career World Cup goals (any gender)

Career Milestone·2023

17 goals across five World Cups

First footballer to score at five World Cups

Historic First·2019

Scored in 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2019

First footballer to score at five consecutive Olympic Games

Historic First·2021

Scored in 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020

Most FIFA World Player of the Year awards (any gender)

Awards·2018

Six awards (2006–2010, 2018)

Brazil women's all-time top scorer

Career Milestone·2025

122 goals for the national team