Cristiane (footballer) explained

Cristiane
Full Name:Cristiane Rozeira de Souza Silva[1]
Birth Date:1985 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Osasco, Brazil
Height:170 cm[2]
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Flamengo
Clubnumber:11
Youthclubs1:São Bernardo
Years1:2003–2005
Clubs1:Juventus-SP
Years2:2005–2006
Clubs2:1. FFC Turbine Potsdam
Caps2:30
Goals2:17
Years3:2006–2007
Clubs3:VfL Wolfsburg
Caps3:20
Goals3:7
Years4:2008
Clubs4:Linköpings FC
Caps4:14
Goals4:6
Years5:2008
Clubs5:Corinthians
Years6:2009
Clubs6:Chicago Red Stars
Years7:2009
Clubs7:Santos
Years8:2010
Clubs8:Chicago Red Stars
Years9:2011
Clubs9:Santos
Years10:2011–2012
Clubs10:Rossiyanka
Caps10:10
Goals10:10
Years11:2012
Clubs11:São José-SP
Years12:2013
Clubs12:Icheon Daekyo
Years13:2013–2015
Clubs13:Centro Olímpico
Caps13:13
Goals13:15
Years14:2015–2017
Clubs14:Paris Saint-Germain
Caps14:36
Goals14:26
Years15:2017–2019
Clubs15:Changchun Zhuoyue
Caps15:12
Goals15:5
Years16:2019
Clubs16:São Paulo
Caps16:9
Goals16:3
Years17:2020–2023
Clubs17:Santos
Caps17:55
Goals17:29
Years18:2024–
Clubs18:Flamengo
Caps18:0
Goals18:29
Nationalyears1:2002–2004
Nationalteam1:Brazil U19
Nationalyears2:2003–
Nationalteam2:Brazil
Nationalcaps2:153[3]
Nationalgoals2:96
Club-Update:13:42, 13 November 2023 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:13:42, 13 November 2023 (UTC)

Cristiane Rozeira de Souza Silva (born 15 May 1985), known as Cristiane (pronounced as /pt/), is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Flamengo and the Brazilian women's national team. A prolific forward, she was part of Brazil's silver medal-winning teams at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic football tournaments.[4] In total she has participated in five FIFA Women's World Cups and four Olympics.

At club level, Cristiane has played professionally in France, Germany, Sweden, the United States, Russia and South Korea, as well as in her native Brazil.

Career

Early beginnings

Cristiane started her career at the local football clubs São Bernardo (in São Bernardo do Campo) and Clube Atlético Juventus (in São Paulo).[5] At the age of 15, she debuted for the Brazil Under-19 team and took part in both the 2002 U-19 Women's World Championship in Canada and the 2004 U-19 Women's World Championship in Thailand; Brazil finished fourth in both tournaments.[6] In 2003, Cristiane scored one goal during one appearance as a substitute, when Brazil successfully defended their title at the Sudamericano Femenino.[7] She was also part of the squad for the 2003 Women's World Cup, appearing as a substitute in all four of Brazil's matches.[6]

Breakthrough

Cristiane had her international breakthrough at the Olympic football tournament in Athens 2004.[8] Brazil reached the final, which they lost to the United States, but still achieved their biggest international success until then, by winning the Olympic silver medal. With five goals, Cristiane was honored as the tournament's top scorer along with Germany's Birgit Prinz.[6]

In February 2005, Cristiane transferred from Atlético Juventus to the German women's Bundesliga club 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam.[6] During the 2005–06 season she won the Bundesliga title and the German cup competition with Potsdam, although she was often used as a substitute and had difficulties to adjust to the physical play in Germany. In the following season she was transferred to the league rival VfL Wolfsburg, where she scored seven goals during the 2006–07 season,[9] but her problems to adapt to the style of play in Germany continued.[6] In August 2007, Cristiane did not renew her contract in Wolfsburg and returned to Brazil to support the newly created Brazilian cup competition, the Copa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino.[10]

Cristiane was the top scorer at the 2006 Sudamericano Femenino with 12 goals, even though Brazil competed with a weakened team and only finished second behind Argentina for the first time after four consecutive title defenses.[6] In 2007, she scored eight goals at the Pan American Games, hosted by Brazil. In the final, the Brazilian national team defeated the United States Under-20 squad before a crowd of 68,000 at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.[11]

At the 2007 Women's World Cup Cristiane was voted the third-best player of the tournament. She scored five goals and she was the second best scorer of her team next to her strike partner, Marta.[6] She was involved in a collision that resulted in a controversial red card for Shannon Boxx of the United States in the semifinal. Brazil reached the Women's World Cup final for the first time which they lost to defending champions Germany. Cristiane came in third for the 2007 FIFA World Player of the Year award.[12]

In February 2008, she signed a five-month contract until the Summer Olympics with the Swedish Damallsvenskan club Linköpings FC.[13]

On 21 August 2008 at the Beijing Olympics, Cristiane was substituted in what looked like a repeat of the 2004 Olympics Women's Football final in that Brazil once again lost to the USA team in the final to end up with the silver. The match ended 1–0 after extra time. For the second straight Olympics, she scored 5 goals and was the tournament's leading scorer; unlike the 2004 tournament, Cristiane was the outright leading scorer.

On 28 August 2008, Cristiane joined Corinthians to play in Campeonato Paulista.[14] On 30 August 2008, during her debut as a Corinthians player, she scored her first goal for the club, helping her team beat São José 3–1 in the Campeonato Paulista.[15]

To the United States

On 24 September 2008, the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) rights to Cristiane were acquired by the Chicago Red Stars at the inaugural International Draft.[16] Cristiane completed her move to the Red Stars on 27 February 2009.[17] On 12 July 2009, Cristiane scored the first hat-trick in WPS history, leading the Chicago Red Stars to a 3–1 victory against FC Gold Pride.[18] She finished as the team top scorer with seven goals and was named to the league All-Star team.

She returned to Chicago for the 2010 season, but showed less impressive form and was made a free agent after only scoring three goals in 24 appearances.[19] Chicago Red Stars suspended operations shortly afterwards and Cristiane decided to play the 2011 season in Brazil.[20]

2009–present

Cristiane signed a three-month loan contract with Santos on 14 August 2009 to play in the Copa Libertadores.[21] She helped her club win both competitions, and scored a goal in the Copa do Brasil final.[22]

In September 2011, she joined Russian Champions League contestant WFC Rossiyanka. A year later she moved to São José Esporte Clube of São José dos Campos, Brazil. Early in 2013 it was announced that Cristiane would join the Icheon Daekyo WFC (Daekyo Kangaroos) in South Korea's WK-League. She quit South Korea shortly afterwards, in order to join Centro Olímpico in Brazil.

In August 2015 Cristiane and compatriot Érika made a double transfer to French UEFA Women's Champions League contenders Paris Saint-Germain Féminines. Paris coach Farid Benstiti already knew Cristiane, having been her boss at Rossiyanka.[23]

In July 2017, Cristiane joined Changchun Zhuoyue on a transfer from Paris Saint-Germain Féminines.[24]

In October 2017, Cristiane was one of five Brazil players to quit international football, disgruntled at pay and conditions, and the Brazilian Football Confederation's sacking of head coach Emily Lima.[25] She soon relented and indicated a willingness to return to the national team in February 2018, ahead of the 2018 Copa América Femenina.[26]

On 16 January 2020, after a one-year spell at São Paulo, Cristiane returned to Santos.[27] On 10 December 2022, she renewed her contract until the end of 2024.[28]

On 13 January 2024, Cristiane rescinded her contract with Santos,[29] and was announced at Flamengo the following day.[30]

Personal life

Cristiane is openly lesbian, and has been in a relationship with Ana Paula Garcia Silva, a lawyer, since February 2019. On 15 August 2020, the two married in São Paulo, Brazil.[31] Her son Bento was born on 26 April 2021.[32]

Career statistics

International

See main article: List of international goals scored by Cristiane.

Brazil
YearAppsGoals
2003[33] 143
200475
2006[34] 712
20071414
2008[35] 77
200964
2010912
2011[36] 93
2012103
201351
2014[37] 179
2015148
2016[38] 104
201731
2018[39] 74
201966
2020[40] 30
202130
202320
Total15396

Honours

Santos
1. FFC Turbine Potsdam
São Paulo

Brazil

Individual

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Women's Olympic Football Tournament London 2012 – List of Players Brazil . https://web.archive.org/web/20120804002100/http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/66/36/85/woft-final-lop-2012-07-24.pdf. dead. 4 August 2012. FIFA. 24 July 2012. 20 December 2014.
  2. Web site: List of Players – Brazil. FIFA. 14 June 2015. 2. 8 June 2015. 10 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160410062327/http://www.fifadata.com/document/FWWC/2015/pdf/FWWC_2015_SquadLists.pdf. dead.
  3. Web site: Cristiane. https://web.archive.org/web/20190608142911/https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/players/player/190362/ . dead . 8 June 2019 . FIFA . 9 June 2019.
  4. Web site: Cristiane ROZEIRA. 2021-10-05. Olympics.com.
  5. Web site: Cristiane (Profile: 2004 Summer Olympic Games) . . 2004 . 23 May 2020.
  6. https://web.archive.org/web/20071203132946/http://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/awards/gala/news/newsid=648398.html Cristiane: Power and commitment
  7. http://conmebol.com/competiciones_evento_reporte.jsp?evento=1078&ano=2003&dv=B&flt=A&id=14&slangab=S Sudamericano Femenino – 2003
  8. https://web.archive.org/web/20071106034436/http://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/tournament=509/edition=7894/news/newsid=93891.html Cristiane, the angel who came off the bench
  9. http://www.vflwolfsburg.de/50116.html Gelingt der Anschluss an die Spitzengruppe?
  10. https://web.archive.org/web/20071218205124/http://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/awards/gala/news/newsid=663125.html Cristiane: It's an honour
  11. https://www.usatoday.com/sports/2007-07-28-1953406844_x.htm Pele congratulates Brazilian Pan Ams star Marta
  12. Web site: King Kaka and Marta crowned . 19 February 2008 . 17 December 2007 . FIFA . https://web.archive.org/web/20080119052335/http://www.fifa.com/newscentre/news/newsid%3D663255.html . 19 January 2008 . dead .
  13. http://dandal.webblogg.se/1202846253_linkping_signs_cristi.html Linköping signs Cristiane and Daniela
  14. Web site: Corinthians contrata Cristiane para time feminino . 30 August 2008 . 28 August 2008 . pt . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080908225414/http://www.estadao.com.br/esportes/not_esp232554,0.htm . 8 September 2008 .
  15. Web site: Cristiane marca na estréia pelo Corinthians . 30 August 2008 . 30 August 2008 . pt . O Globo Online .
  16. [Women's Professional Soccer|Red Stars draft 4; will they sign?]
  17. News: Chicago Red Stars Sign Brazilian Sensation Cristiane. 22 August 2015. Chicago Red Stars. 27 February 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090302095909/http://www.womensprosoccer.com/newsitem_ektid9500.aspx?team=chicago. 2 March 2009.
  18. News: Kennedy. Paul. Cristiane's hat trick is a first. 22 August 2015. Soccer America. 13 July 2009.
  19. News: Released – Red Stars let Cristiane go. 22 August 2015. Chicagoland Soccer News. 21 September 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20150923202653/http://www.chicagolandsoccernews.com/teams/redstars2.php?article_id=8027. 23 September 2015. dead.
  20. News: Kassouf. Jeff. Report: Cristiane signs with Santos. 22 August 2015. The Equalizer. 16 February 2011.
  21. Web site: Santos contrata Cristiane para jogar ao lado de Marta. Estadão. 14 August 2009. pt. 21 August 2009.
  22. Web site: Santos bate Botucatu e conquista a Copa do Brasil feminina. 2 December 2009. 1 December 2009. Estadão. pt.
  23. News: Erika and Cristiane sign for Paris. 22 August 2015. Paris Saint-Germain F.C.. 19 August 2015. 19 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160819011548/http://www.psg.fr/en/Actus/101001/Breve/71926/Erika-et-Cristiane-sont-Parisiennes. dead.
  24. Web site: Clube chinês anuncia acerto com Cristiane Blog Dona do Campinho. globoesporte.com. pt-br. 2017-07-08.
  25. News: Ex-jogadoras de futebol feminino lançam manifesto contra a CBF . 25 April 2019 . Portal Vermelho . 7 October 2017 . pt.
  26. News: Nunes . Maíra . Cristiane e Formiga voltam à Seleção após crise por saída de Emily . 25 April 2019 . . 27 February 2018 . pt.
  27. Web site: Ela voltou! Cristiane é o novo reforço das Sereias da Vila. She is back! Cristiane is the new addition of the Sereias da Vila. Santos FC. pt-BR. 16 January 2020. 23 December 2022.
  28. Web site: Cristiane renova com o Santos por duas temporadas. Cristiane renews with Santos for two seasons. ge. pt-BR. 10 December 2022. 23 December 2022.
  29. Web site: Santos FC e Cristiane chegam a acordo para recisão de contrato. Santos FC and Cristiane reach an agreement for contract rescision. Santos FC. pt-BR. 13 January 2024. 15 January 2024.
  30. Web site: Cristiane é do Mengão!. Cristiane is of Mengão!. CR Flamengo. pt-BR. 14 January 2024. 15 January 2024.
  31. Web site: Webb . Karleigh . 18 August 2020 . Brazilian soccer scoring ace Cristiane weds her girlfriend . Outsports.
  32. Web site: 11 May 2021 . "The face of the father": player Cris Rozeira reports lesbophobia after her son was born . ruetir.com .
  33. Web site: Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Women's Team) 2003-2005. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 17 April 2021.
  34. Web site: Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Women's Team) 2006-2007. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 17 April 2021.
  35. Web site: Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Women's Team) 2008-2010. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 17 April 2021.
  36. Web site: Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Women's Team) 2011-2013. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 17 April 2021.
  37. Web site: Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Women's Team) 2014-2015. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 17 April 2021.
  38. Web site: Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Women's Team) 2016-2017. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 17 April 2021.
  39. Web site: Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Women's Team) 2018-2019. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 17 April 2021.
  40. Web site: Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Women's Team) 2020-2021. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 17 April 2021.
  41. News: 18 July 2019 . Cristiane's header voted Hyundai Goal of the Tournament . Fédération Internationale de Football Association . 18 July 2019.
  42. Web site: 26 January 2021 . IFFHS WOMAN TEAM – CONMEBOL – OF THE DECADE 2011-2020 . IFFHS.
  43. News: 17 March 2016 . Cristiane é maior artilheira da história das Olimpíadas no futebol feminino . pt . sportv.globo.com . 3 August 2016.