Marta Vieira da Silva changed women's soccer. The Brazilian legend is one of the most important athletes of all time, with her success having a direct correlation to the capacity of women all over the world being able to pursue soccer as a career and vocation while also being able to pay their bills. It's an ongoing fight, yet one that would not have been possible without Marta in the picture. Her story, exploring her personal and professional life, will be adapted into a movie.
© Robert CianfloneDetails about Marta's biopic remain unknown, with there being few informaiton available. For now, the project will be directed by Andrucha Waddington, a seasoned director and screenwriter with decades of credits under his belt. Notably, he directed the documentary "Vini Jr.," based on the life of the Brazilian Real Madrid player.
It will star Alice Carvalho, a Brazilian actress, with her playing Marta from adolescence until further in her career. She's starred in various notorious productions, including "The Secret Agent" and the series "Cangaco Novo."
© Anadolu via Getty ImagesMarta's achievements
Marta is one of the most awarded soccer players in the sport's history, becoming the best player in the world on six occasions, a record that's yet to be broke on women's soccer. She's also the highest scorer in World Cups, scoring 17 goals throughout her participation in these tournaments.Marta grew up in poverty, starting to play soccer when she was 7 years old and often the only girl in the dirt fields of Brazil.
Marta recalled her experiences as a young girl in a letter she wrote to herself, published in The Player's Tribute.
© GettyImages"Growing up in a small town like Dois Riachos, you stood out. But not for your talent. No, you got weird looks and mean comments every day just because you were a girl. A girl who loved football," she wrote. "There were no other girls in town playing football."
After kicking off her career at the World Cup at the age of 17, Marta was recruited to play in Sweden, becoming the first Brazilian female soccer player to play out of her country. She's played in many countries since, including the US, where she played on the Los Angeles Suns, FC Gold Pride, and the Orlando Pride, where she currently serves as the team's captain, leading them to multiple cups and titles.
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