Striker 21st in Ballon d'Or Féminin thanks Palmeiras: key role | OneFootball

Amanda Gutierres, forward for Palmeiras, was ranked 21st among the finalists for the Ballon d'Or in the category of best player in the world. The Palmeiras striker celebrated the achievement, thanked the club, and looked ahead to the rest of the season with Verdão.

“It is an honor to represent Palmeiras and women's football in Brazil at such an important award. Palmeiras has played a fundamental role in my career,” said Gutierres.

“It is a pleasure to keep making my mark in the history of this club. I thank my teammates, the Palmeiras staff, and all the fans for everything they do for me. My focus remains on the Paulista Championship and the Copa do Brasil. I will work even harder so that we can achieve our goals this season,” she continued.

Recognition

Last Saturday, the Palmeiras men's team paid tribute to Amanda Gutierres during their 4-1 victory over Fortaleza. On the players' shirts, just below the main sponsor, was the phrase “Faz teu nome, Gutigol” (“Make your name, Gutigol”). The striker was present at Allianz Parque and witnessed the recognition up close.

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Highlight of South American football

The striker was the only athlete among the 30 finalists who does not play in either the United States or Europe. At Palmeiras since 2023, the 24-year-old forward is the club’s top scorer, with 66 goals in 90 matches. She was the leading scorer in the Brazilian Women's Championship for the past three seasons (2023, 2024, and 2025) and in the 2025 Copa América, won by the Brazilian National Team.

Upcoming matches for the Palmeiras women's team

The Palmeiras women's team takes the field this Monday to face Ferroviária in the ninth round of the Paulista Championship. The match kicks off at 8 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena Fonte Luminosa, in Araraquara.

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