Women's football: Mariana Azevedo is the latest signing | OneFootball

The women’s team continues to evolve and has strengthened its defense: Mariana Azevedo has left SC Braga and signed with FC Porto, where she will work under the guidance of Daniel Chaves in the 2025/26 season.

Born in Esposende, the 29-year-old central defender began her football journey playing among boys at Forjães, staying there until she received an invitation to join the Women’s First Division. At just 16 years old, she made her debut for Vilaverdense and, since then, has always played in the Liga BPI.

After her spell in Vila Verde, she moved on to Valadares, where she won a Super Cup and worked alongside Tatiana Beleza, Cristina Ferreira, and Daniel Chaves, who was then an assistant coach. Her performances in Vila Nova de Gaia earned her a place at Alvalade, where she won a league title, a Portuguese Cup, and another Super Cup.

In 2020/21, she returned to the North to play for FC Famalicão, immediately standing out as a key member of the squad. It was in her second season at Famalicão that she received the long-awaited call-up to the national team.

With two caps for Portugal and four titles to her name, she was signed by SC Braga and, since the 2022/23 season, has stood out for her aerial ability and anticipation skills.

Her vast experience and sporting career caught the attention of FC Porto, who signed her as a reinforcement in a season when the team is making its debut in the Second Division. At 29, Mariana Azevedo followed in the footsteps of Maria Negrão, swapping Minho for Invicta to wear the blue and white.

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