Palmeiras sign ex-Real Madrid star for women’s team

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·6 August 2026

Palmeiras sign ex-Real Madrid star for women’s team

Palmeiras officially announced on Thursday (6) the signing of center-back Antonia Silva, who can also play at right-back, to strengthen the Palestrinas for the remainder of the 2026 season. The 32-year-old defender joins Verdão after two seasons with Real Madrid in Spain.

In her first interview as a Palmeiras player, Antonia highlighted the project presented by the club and expressed excitement about the new challenge.

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The negotiations were very smooth and happened very naturally. The project presented by Palmeiras convinced me because of everything the club has been building and its ambition to keep growing, both in terms of structure and on the pitch. I arrive with the best possible expectations, ready to contribute, help the team, and build a beautiful story by achieving great goals with this shirt. The fans can expect a player who will give her all at every moment. Determination is one of my main characteristics, and commitment will never be lacking.

Born in Riacho de Santana, in Rio Grande do Norte, Antonia began her journey in futsal before moving to outdoor football. At 16, she moved to São Paulo, where she played for Tiger/Portuguesa and São José. Shortly after, she was named the best center-back in the Campeonato Paulista while playing for Ponte Preta and received her first call-up to the Brazilian National Team.

The defender’s career has been marked by titles and individual awards. In 2017, she won the Copa Libertadores with Audax. The following year, playing for Iranduba, she finished the continental competition with the bronze medal and was named the best center-back in the Brazilian Championship.

In 2019, with São Paulo, she stood out once again by winning the awards for best center-back in both the Paulistão and the Brasileirão Feminino. That performance opened the doors to European football, where she played for Madrid CFF, Levante UD, and most recently, Real Madrid.

A regular presence in the Brazilian National Team since 2017, Antonia has collected major titles with the Seleção. The defender won the Women’s Copa América twice, in 2022 and 2025, earned the silver medal at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024, and played in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

With Antonia’s arrival, Palmeiras strengthens its defense with an experienced player accustomed to competing in major tournaments and with standout spells in Brazilian and European football, as well as with the Brazilian National Team.

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