Flávia Guedes Costa Rosado is a Brazilian former professional football goalkeeper and current coach.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Flávia Guedes Costa Rosado | ||
| Date of birth | August 5, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013-2017 | Columbia Cougars | 71[1] | |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010 | Palmeiras | ||
| 2018 | São José | ||
| 2019 | Real FC | ||
| 2020-2023 | Real Brasília | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life and youth career
editFlávia Guedes was born in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil. From a young age, she was passionate about football, initially playing as an outfield player in futsal before transitioning to association football.[2]
At the age of 14, she began playing for the Vianna Jr. school girls' team in 2009. The following year, the then attacking midfielder passed a Palmeiras tryout and moved to São Paulo.[3]
Professional club career
editShe played for clubs such as Palmeiras, São José, and Centro Olimpico in São Paulo. After six months of training with Palmeiras, the athlete was spotted by her coach, Marcello Frigério, taking turns in goal during one of the activities. Frigério saw a future in her position and advised Guedes to continue. The request was granted, and then she became a goalkeeper for Palmeiras.[3]
Centro Olimpico’s coach Rodrigo Iglesias called Guedes to his team, and in 2011, she was promoted to the professional team as fourth goalkeeper. That same year, she transferred to São José (São Paulo) and was called up to the Brazilian U20 national team for the first time.[3]
Alongside her sporting development, Guedes pursued her studies, enrolling in engineering at Universidade Paulista (Unip) before transferring to ETEP in São José dos Campos.[2]
After leaving the United States in 2018, Guedes joined the São José team.[4]
International experience
editIn April 2013, Guedes was called up to the Brazil under-20 national team. However, she was already considering an academic and athletic move to the United States, where women’s football and higher education are more integrated and developed. She declined further opportunities, including an invitation to play professionally in South Korea, in order to pursue a balance between sports and academics.[2]
College career in the United States
editIn August 2013, Guedes moved to Columbia, Missouri, after receiving an athletic scholarship to attend Columbia College. With the assistance of businessman Gilson Kuroba, she completed the necessary requirements, including English proficiency exams, to enroll as a student-athlete. She initially took reinforcement courses in English and later focused on engineering studies.[2]
At Columbia College, Guedes joined the women’s soccer team, the Columbia Cougars, competing in the American Midwest Conference (AMC). Her daily routine included classes in engineering from 9:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m., followed by two hours of football training. She lived in university housing, with her scholarship covering accommodation, meals, and transportation costs, while she was responsible only for health insurance expenses.[2]
During her first seasons with the Cougars, Guedes was recognized for her performances, being named the best defensive player of the competition in the conference.[2]
Coaching career
editGuedes first had contact with coaching in 2014, when she worked with TetraBrazil in the United States during the summer while still attending college. During this period, she began to consider the possibility of pursuing a future career as a coach. In the following years, she continued her playing career while also completing courses with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to prepare for a transition into coaching.[3]
In 2023, after retiring as a player, Guedes gained her first experience as a goalkeeping coach at AYSO United in the United States, where she conducted training clinics for goalkeepers aged 7 to 18. Upon returning to Brazil in October of the same year, she joined PSG Academy in Juiz de Fora, training goalkeepers across all age groups, before being hired by Red Bull Bragantino as a goalkeeping coach.[3]
She holds both the C and B coaching licenses issued by the CBF, in addition to certifications in goalkeeping coaching and performance analysis. Guedes has highlighted that her background as a professional player has influenced her coaching philosophy, particularly in areas such as tactical vision, player management, and training methodology. She has also expressed pride in representing her hometown of Juiz de Fora and Mar de Espanha throughout her career.[3]
Personal life
editGuedes’ mother, Leda, raised her and her two sisters, Ingrid and Gabriela, in Mar de Espanha, Minas Gerais. According to her family, the move to the United States was a difficult decision, as it meant stepping away from a potential career in the senior Brazil national team. However, the opportunity provided her with academic and athletic development, as well as greater discipline.[2]
Honours
editReal Brasília
References
edit- ↑ "Flavia Rosado - Women's Soccer". Columbia College Athletics. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Goleira troca seleção por estudos nos EUA e se destaca em liga universitária". G1. Globo. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sampaio, Davi (2024-02-23). "Preparadora de goleiros da região acerta com o Red Bull Bragantino". Tribuna de Minas (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ↑ Campos, Prefeitura de São José dos. "Elenco principal de futebol feminino estreia neste sábado". PMSJC (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-08-20.