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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ana Caroline Martins Rodrigues[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 28 October 1994[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Petrolina, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Santos | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2014 | Monroe Mustangs | 17 | (21) |
| 2015–2016 | UCF Knights | 39 | (23) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2013 | Vitória das Tabocas | ||
| 2017–2019 | Bordeaux | 19 | (5) |
| 2019–2020 | Dijon | 12 | (1) |
| 2020 | Hammarby | 13 | (6) |
| 2021–2022 | Palmeiras | 29 | (12) |
| 2023 | Cruzeiro | 16 | (7) |
| 2024– | Santos | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2012–2014 | Brazil U20 | 6 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:31, 20 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editBorn 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]
International career
editCarol represented Brazil at under-20 level in the 2012[18] and 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.[19]
Honours
editVitória das Tabocas
- Campeonato Pernambucano de Futebol Feminino: 2011, 2012, 2013
Palmeiras
References
edit- ^ a b Carol Baiana at Soccerway. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Por onde anda? De volta ao Brasil Carol Baiana quer conquistar novos títulos. Onde?" [Where is she? Back to Brazil Carol Baiana wants to achieve new titles. Where?] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Rede GN. 6 March 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Após marcar 15 gols no mesmo jogo, Carol Baiana diz que Fred é referência" [After scoring 15 goals in the same match, Carol Baiana says that Fred is her reference] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 7 June 2013. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Carol Rodrigues". Monroe College Mustangs. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Player Profile: Ana Carol Rodrigues". Monroe College Mustangs. 25 May 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "NSCAA awards Monroe coach, players". Monroe College Mustangs. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "2014 NSCAA/Continental Tire Junior College Women's Division I All-America Teams". NSCAA. Archived from the original on 21 September 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Carol Rodrigues". UCF Knights. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Brasileira é a única do país entre as 184 atletas na disputa do draft da NWSL" [Brazilian is the only one in the country amongst the 184 athletes in the NWSL draft] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 12 January 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Jogadora juazeirense se aproxima de sonho nos Estados Unidos" [Juazeirense player gets closer to dream in the United States] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Rede GN. 22 March 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Time feminino do Bordeaux anuncia contratação da atacante brasileira Carol Baiana" [Women's team of Bordeaux announce signing of Brazilian forward Carol Baiana] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Vavel. 23 August 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Football D1 Féminine – Carol Rodrigues: "La Seleção est un objectif à court terme"" [Football D1 Féminine – Carol Rodrigues: "Seleção is a short-term goal"] (in French). Luso Journal. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "DFCO féminin : Carol Rodrigues quitte (déjà) le DFCO et part en Suède" [Women's DFCO: Carol Rodrigues (already) leaves DFCO and goes to Sweden] (in French). France Bleu. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Palmeiras anuncia contratação da atacante Carol Baiana, ex-Hammarby-SUE" [Palmeiras announce the signing of forward Carol Baiana, formerly of Hammarby-SWE] (in Brazilian Portuguese). SE Palmeiras. 10 February 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Cruzeiro anuncia contratação de Mai Maii Maii e Carol Baiana e para a equipe feminina" [Cruzeiro announce the signing of Mai Maii Maii and Carol Baiana for the women's team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário Celeste. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Futebol feminino: Cruzeiro anuncia saída de vice-artilheira do ano e mais seis jogadoras" [Women's football: Cruzeiro announce the departure of second-best goalscorer and six more players] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Carol Baiana é reforço para o ataque das Sereias da Vila em 2024" [Carol Baiana is an addition for the attack of the Sereias da Vila in 2024] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Feminina Sub-20 convocada" [Women's under-20 team called up] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. 6 June 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Sub-20 Feminina: lista final do Mundial do Canadá 2014" [Women's under-20s: final list of the 2014 Canada World Cup] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. 27 July 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2024.