Mari Andrade

Midfielder • Age 29 • #28

Mariana Andrade Fausto is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward. She has competed professionally in Brazil's top women's competitions with clubs including Ferroviária, Fortaleza, São José, América Mineiro, and Cruzeiro.

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70 Appearances

5 Goals

Fun Facts about Mari

Quirky facts. Inspired by her game.

She has played for clubs including Nacional-SP, Ferroviária, Fortaleza, São José, América Mineiro, and Cruzeiro during her senior career.

She appeared in Brazil's Campeonato Brasileiro Feminino Série A1 with América Mineiro during the 2025 season.

She was named among Cruzeiro's attacking options for the 2026 Brasileirão Feminino campaign.

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Mariana Andrade was invited by Volkswagen to participate in the international event "We Drive Gender Equality and Diversity" in England in 2022, where participants from different countries discussed equality and diversity issues.

Before becoming a professional footballer, she was active as a conflict mediator through the Rede Paulista de Futebol de Rua (São Paulo Street Football Network).

Mariana worked as a social educator in underserved communities in São Paulo before reaching the professional level of women's football.

In 2025, Mariana Andrade shared the news of her engagement to Adriane Sousa on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse into an important moment in her life away from football.