Before making it big on the grass, she spent time playing futsal for the team ADELL in 2018.
She made her senior club debut at the age of 15 while playing for JV Lideral in the Campeonato Maranhense.
She was nominated for the prestigious Best Defender award at the 2025 FIFA The Best awards following her dominant performances in Brazil.
Mariza is known for her versatility, comfortably transitioning between a defensive midfield role and a central defensive position.
She made her debut for the Brazilian senior national team in 2024, quickly becoming a regular in the defensive rotation.