Michelle Lopes

Goalkeeper • Age 37 • #12

Michelle Christina Cerqueira Gomes Lopes is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. She has spent her career competing in Brazil and abroad, representing clubs in England, Switzerland and Israel before returning to the Brazilian women's game.

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130 Appearances

5 Trophies

Fun Facts about Michelle

Quirky facts. Inspired by her game.

Her career has included spells outside Brazil, with clubs in England, Switzerland and Israel.

She was part of the Santos squad that won the Campeonato Brasileiro Feminino.

Michelle has described the goalkeeper position as a role that requires responsibility and mental strength, and she has encouraged young girls who want to pursue football to keep working toward their goals.

Michelle reached the 100-game milestone for Santos and celebrated the achievement as a source of pride, saying it was an honour to wear the club’s shirt.

Michelle joined Botafogo in 2024 after her time with São Paulo, continuing a career that has included some of Brazil’s biggest women’s football clubs.