| Odeth Tavares | |
| Fullname: | Maria Odeth Tavares |
| Nationality: | Angolan |
| Birth Date: | 18 June 1976 |
| Birth Place: | Benguela, Angola |
| Height: | 1.7m (05.6feet) |
| Position: | Goal Keeper |
| Years1: | 1987- |
| Clubs1: | Nacional de Benguela |
| Years2: | 2000–2002 |
| Clubs2: | Académica do Lobito |
| Years3: | 2002- |
| Clubs3: | ASA |
| Years4: | 2002-2004 |
| Clubs4: | G.D. ENANA |
| Years5: | 2004-2012 |
| Clubs5: | 1º de Agosto |
| Nationalteam1: | Angola |
Maria Odeth Tavares (born 18 August 1976) is a retired Angolan team handball goalkeeper. She is 5'7" and 165 lbs and last played for Primeiro de Agosto.[1]
Odeth Tavares was the top goalkeeper at the 2009 Women's World Cup in China.
Tavares wore the #1 jersey with Angola at the 2000 and 2004 Summer olympics.