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Carol Baiana
Ana Caroline Martins Rodrigues (born 28 October 1994), known as Carol Baiana or just Carol, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Santos FC. Club careerBorn in Petrolina, Pernambuco but raised in Juazeiro, Bahia (which earned her the nickname of Baiana),[2] Carol began her career with Vitória das Tabocas back in her native state, in 2011. In June 2013, she scored 15 goals in a 34–0 Campeonato Pernambucano win over PMPE.[3] In August 2013, Carol moved to the United States, joining Monroe College and representing the women's soccer team Monroe Mustangs.[4][5] After an impressive 2014 season, where she scored 19 goals in just 15 appearances, she was included in the NSCAA Women's Division I All-American First Team.[6][7] In 2015, Carol continued her studies at the University of Central Florida, playing for the UCF Knights.[8] In January 2017, after finishing her graduation, she was included in the 2017 NWSL College Draft[9] and spent the pre-season with Orlando Pride,[10] but was not picked. On 22 August 2017, Carol signed a two-year contract with Division 1 Féminine side Bordeaux.[11] She struggled with injuries at her new side, and moved to Dijon FCO in August 2019.[12] On 12 August 2020, Carol left Dijon to join Damallsvenskan side Hammarby.[13] The following 12 February, she returned to her home country after being announced at Palmeiras.[14] Carol helped Verdão to win their first-ever Copa Libertadores Femenina in 2022, but mainly as a backup option. On 18 January 2023, she signed for Cruzeiro,[15] but left on 13 December.[16] On 15 January 2024, Carol was announced at Santos.[17] International careerCarol represented Brazil at under-20 level in the 2012[18] and 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.[19] HonoursVitória das Tabocas
Palmeiras
Santos References
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