Paloma Maciel (born 23 August 1999) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as either a centre-back or a defensive midfielder for Cruzeiro and the Brazil national team.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paloma Maciel | ||
| Date of birth | 23 August 1999[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Três Barras, Brazil[1] | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Cruzeiro | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016 | Brusque Futsal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017 | Fluminense do Itaum | 4 | (3) |
| 2018 | Marcílio Dias | 6 | (0) |
| 2020–2023 | Athletico Paranaense | 41 | (2) |
| 2023– | Cruzeiro | 63 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2026– | Brazil | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 01:34, 13 April 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 01:34, 13 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editBorn in Três Barras, Santa Catarina,[2] Paloma Maciel began playing professionally with a futsal side in Brusque. She later played with football sides Fluminense do Itaum and Marcílio Dias as a forward, before returning to futsal.[3]
In 2020, after a trial period, Paloma Maciel signed for Athletico Paranaense, where she was moved back to a defensive midfielder position. In September 2023, she moved to Cruzeiro.[4]
On 10 January 2024, Paloma Maciel renewed her contract with the Cabulosas.[5] On 29 October of the following year, already established as a first-choice as a centre-back, she further extended her link until December 2027.[6]
International career
editOn 25 March 2026, Paloma Maciel was called up to the Brazil national team by head coach Arthur Elias for the 2026 FIFA Series.[7] She made her full international debut on 11 April, coming on as a late substitute for Thaís Ferreira in a 5–1 routing of South Korea at the Arena Pantanal.[8]
Honours
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 4 Paloma Maciel at Soccerway. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "De Três Barras para o Brasileirão Feminino: Paloma Maciel brilha na final do Brasileirão com a camisa do Cruzeiro" [From Três Barras to the Brasileirão Feminino: Paloma Maciel shines in the Brasileirão final with the shirt of Cruzeiro] (in Brazilian Portuguese). A Gazeta Tresbarrense. 8 September 2025. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "Estrela de Três Barras, Paloma Maciel é convocada para a Seleção Brasileira" [Star of Três Barras, Paloma Maciel is called up to the Brazil national team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Portal RDX. 27 March 2026. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "Atleta tresbarrense, Paloma Maciel é contratada pelo Cruzeiro Esporte Clube de Belo Horizonte" [Tresbarrense athlete, Paloma Maciel is signed by Cruzeiro Esporte Clube from Belo Horizonte] (in Brazilian Portuguese). A Gazeta Tresbarrense. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "Cruzeiro renova com Rebeca, Gaby Soares e Paloma Maciel" [Cruzeiro renew with Rebeca, Gaby Soares and Paloma Maciel] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário Celeste. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "Cruzeiro anuncia renovação de contrato com zagueira até 2027" [Cruzeiro announce contract renewal with centre-back until 2027] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Rádio Itatiaia. 29 October 2025. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "Paloma Maciel sobre primeira convocação: "Estar na Seleção Brasileira é muito diferente"" [Paloma Maciel about first call-up: "Being in the Brazil national team is very different"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. 8 April 2026. Retrieved 12 April 2026.
- ↑ "Gurias do Brasil goleiam Coreia do Sul na estreia do Fifa Series" [Brazil women's team thrash South Korea in their FIFA Series debut] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Correio do Povo. 12 April 2026. Retrieved 12 April 2026.