Fernanda Marinho is currently the topic of much interest in the footballing world. She is twenty-three years old and professionally known as a right back. It has been reported that she is going to be the new captain of the Brazil national team, having recently won the vice-captaincy of the Selecao in her first full international appearance. Her height is considered an advantage by her current team coach, Carlos Queirngo. This, however, does not mean that she will not need time to develop into a top player at the top level of the game.
Fernanda Marinho’s background and natural talents are coming to the fore as her national side career gains momentum. Already known for her height, which is 5ft 11ins, she is also scoring goals at a rate not seen in her previous appearances at the senior international level. Her partnership with Brazilian centre-forward Carlos Joaquim Dos Santos has seen the selection of Brazil debutants become even more adventurous, with the right-back regularly playing on the right wing. The freedom afforded to the attacking trio by Joaquim Dos Santos’ position gives Fernanda Marinho the chance to create plays from deep inside the opponents half box.
Despite being such a young age, it is fair to say that Fernanda Marinho represents the future of Brazilian football. At only twenty-three years of age she is already showing what is to come in her playing career. Her experience and development will allow her to compete at the highest level over many years to come. And considering that she has only been playing football professionally for the last two years, this represents a massive opportunity for her. With age and physicality coming into her footballing career, she is well placed to challenge for the place of Brazil vice-captain when her team mates reach the age of competition for the position of goalkeeper. Should she win the position of skipper, she will be one of the favourites in her team, competing for a place in the all time team of Brazil legends.