Fluminense

Brasileirão Women

Fluminense Football Club is a professional football club based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in 1902, the club is one of the most historic and traditional teams in Brazilian football. Known as “Tricolor” and “Fluzão,” Fluminense competes in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and has a growing women’s football division called the “Guerreiras do Fluzão.”

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What makes Fluminense what it is.

Her Instagram biography describes her as a co-author of “Jogadeira,” the song associated with Brazil's 2019 Women's World Cup campaign.

Keké returned to the pitch after recovering from a ligament injury and marked her comeback by scoring shortly after being cleared through all medical protocols.

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Quirky facts from the Fluminense squad.

She joined Fluminense at age 33, bringing veteran experience to the squad after more than a decade in Brazilian women's football.

Gislaine spent 13 years with São José and was part of one of the strongest eras there, alongside stars such as Formiga and Andressa Alves.

Karina's football journey has been defined by adaptability—throughout her career she has successfully switched between midfield and defensive roles depending on her team's needs.

Music is part of her off-pitch lifestyle, and her social-media activity shows a strong connection to rock concerts and festival culture.

She reached the milestone of 50 matches for Fluminense during the 2026 season, becoming one of the most experienced players in the squad.

She described joining Fluminense as a chance to achieve “great things” and openly spoke about wanting to become a state champion with the club.

Although usually listed as a defender in recent club announcements, earlier squad records show her being used in different defensive roles, highlighting her versatility across the back line.

Her pathway into professional field football began after receiving a university scholarship that allowed her to continue playing the sport.

Leaving Espírito Santo to pursue football represented one of the earliest major sacrifices of her career.

Gislaine wears captain’s armband for Fluminense.

Recovering from an ACL injury became one of the biggest tests of her career, and she has spoken about relying on faith and mental strength during rehabilitation.

A coach once told her she was too short to become a top centre-back, but she continued pursuing her dream of playing for Brazil anyway.

The nickname “Chú” came from her father, Carlos Show, who worked at Rio de Janeiro's famous Sambadrome.

Kemelli has worn a special captain’s armband to show support for people with autism.

Growing up, Marta was her biggest football inspiration, and Louvain has spoken about wanting to build her own identity and eventually inspire future generations of players.