Poliana Barbosa Medeiros

Defender • Age 35 • #3

Poliana Barbosa Medeiros is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defender. She has represented Brazil women's national football team at youth and senior level.

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270 Appearances

34 Goals

14 Trophies

1 Awards

Fun Facts about Poliana Barbosa

Quirky facts. Inspired by her game.

She has worn the captain's armband for Palmeiras Feminino.

Poliana turned her football journey into a book called “Senhora Libertadores: dos sonhos às conquistas”, sharing the story behind her rise from a young player in Minas Gerais to becoming one of the most decorated players in Copa Libertadores Femenina history.

Poliana is the only player known to have scored in three different Copa Libertadores Femenina finals, finding the net in championship matches in 2011, 2014 and 2022.

Training doesn't always stop at the football pitch - Poliana often spends time outdoors with her three Border Collies and has shared runs with them on social media.