[Skip to main content](https://www.nike.com#skip-to-content)
- [](https://www.nike.com/si/jordan)
- [Find a Store](https://www.nike.com/si/retail)
- [Help](https://www.nike.com/si/help)
[Help](https://www.nike.com/si/help)
- [Order Status](https://www.nike.com/si/orders/details)
- [Dispatch and Delivery](https://www.nike.com/si/help/a/shipping-delivery-eu)
- [Returns](https://www.nike.com/si/help/a/returns-policy-eu)
- [Size Charts](https://www.nike.com/si/help/a/size-charts-eu)
- [Contact Us](https://www.nike.com/si/help/#contact)
- [Privacy Policy](https://agreementservice.svs.nike.com/si/en_gb/rest/agreement?agreementType=privacyPolicy&uxId=com.nike.unite&country=SI&language=en&requestType=redirect)
- [Terms of Sale](https://agreementservice.svs.nike.com/rest/agreement?agreementType=termsOfSale&uxId=com.nike.tos&requestType=redirect)
- [Terms of Use](https://agreementservice.svs.nike.com/si/en_gb/rest/agreement?agreementType=termsOfUse&uxId=com.nike&country=SI&language=en&requestType=redirect)
- [Send Us Feedback](https://www.nike.com#site-feedback)
- [Join Us](https://www.nike.com/si/membership)
- [Sign In](https://www.nike.com/si/register)
[](https://www.nike.com/si/)
- [New](https://www.nike.com/si/w/new-3n82y)
- [New](https://www.nike.com/si/w/new-3n82y)
- [New Arrivals](https://www.nike.com/si/w/new-3n82y)
- [Best Sellers](https://www.nike.com/si/w/best-76m50)
- [SNKRS Launch Calendar](https://www.nike.com/gb/launch/upcoming)
- [Running: Discover Aerofit](https://www.nike.com/si/w/running-clothing-37v7jz6ymx6)
- [Back To School](https://www.nike.com/si/w/back-to-school-840ik)
- [Highlights](https://www.nike.com/si/w/new-just-in-3apgqz3n82y)
- [Home of Air Max](https://www.nike.com/si/air-max)
- [Jordan: Love Letter Collection](https://www.nike.com/si/w/love-letter-7xkbw)
- [Best of Jordan](https://www.nike.com/si/w/best-of-jordan-brand-j0oa)
- [Football: Break 'Em Pack](https://www.nike.com/si/w/football-shoes-1gdj0zy7ok)
- [Running: Discover Aerofit](https://www.nike.com/si/w/running-clothing-37v7jz6ymx6)
- [Trending](https://www.nike.com/si/w/best-76m50)
- [Hybrid Training](https://www.nike.com/si/w/hybrid-training-7fx1n)
- [Marathon Shoes](https://www.nike.com/si/w/marathon-distance-shoes-6vbyfzy7ok)
- [Elite Football Boots](https://www.nike.com/si/w/elite-football-shoes-1gdj0z9vmnhzy7ok)
- [Sportswear Clothing](https://www.nike.com/si/w/sportswear-clothing-43h4uz6ymx6)
- [Pro Football Boots](https://www.nike.com/si/w/pro-football-shoes-1gdj0z2a2jzy7ok)
- [Brands](https://www.nike.com/si/w/37eefz43h4uz93bsdzpgd6)
- [Nike Sportswear](https://www.nike.com/si/w/lifestyle-13jrm)
- [ACG: All Conditions Gear](https://www.nike.com/si/acg)
- [Jordan](https://www.nike.com/si/w/jordan-37eef)
- [Kobe](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kobe-pgd6)
- [NOCTA](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nocta-25nhb)
- [Men](https://www.nike.com/si/men)
- [Highlights](https://www.nike.com/si/w/new-mens-3n82yznik1)
- [New Arrivals](https://www.nike.com/si/w/new-mens-3n82yznik1)
- [Best Sellers](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-best-76m50znik1)
- [Streetwear Clothing](https://www.nike.com/si/w/streetwear-clothing-97qn8)
- [Back To School](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-back-to-school-840ikznik1)
- [Shoes](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-shoes-nik1zy7ok)
- [All Shoes](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-shoes-nik1zy7ok)
- [Lifestyle](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-lifestyle-shoes-13jrmznik1zy7ok)
- [Jordan](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-jordan-shoes-37eefznik1zy7ok)
- [Running](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-running-shoes-37v7jznik1zy7ok)
- [Football](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-football-shoes-1gdj0znik1zy7ok)
- [Basketball](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-basketball-shoes-3glsmznik1zy7ok)
- [Training and Gym](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-training-gym-shoes-58jtoznik1zy7ok)
- [Skateboarding](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-skateboarding-shoes-8mfrfznik1zy7ok)
- [Custom Shoes](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-nike-by-you-shoes-6ealhznik1zy7ok)
- [Clothing](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-clothing-6ymx6znik1)
- [All Clothing](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-clothing-6ymx6znik1)
- [Hoodies and Sweatshirts](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-hoodies-sweatshirts-6riveznik1)
- [Tops and T-Shirts](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-tops-t-shirts-9om13znik1)
- [Kits and Jerseys](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-football-kits-jerseys-1gdj0z3a41eznik1)
- [Shorts](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-shorts-38fphznik1)
- [Trousers and Tights](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-trousers-tights-2kq19znik1)
- [Tracksuits](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-tracksuits-1ll2wznik1)
- [Jackets](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-jackets-gilets-50r7yznik1)
- [Accessories](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-accessories-equipment-awwpwznik1)
- [Sport](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-performance-3k7dgznik1)
- [Running](https://www.nike.com/si/running)
- [Football](https://www.nike.com/si/football)
- [Basketball](https://www.nike.com/si/basketball)
- [Training and Gym](https://www.nike.com/si/training)
- [Tennis](https://www.nike.com/si/tennis)
- [Skateboarding](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-skateboarding-8mfrfznik1)
- [Golf](https://www.nike.com/si/golf)
- Brands
- [Nike Sportswear](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-lifestyle-13jrmznik1)
- [ACG: All Conditions Gear](https://www.nike.com/si/acg)
- [Jordan](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-jordan-37eefznik1)
- [Kobe](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-kobe-nik1zpgd6)
- [NOCTA](https://www.nike.com/si/w/mens-nocta-25nhbznik1)
- [Women](https://www.nike.com/si/women)
- [Highlights](https://www.nike.com/si/w/new-womens-3n82yz5e1x6)
- [New Arrivals](https://www.nike.com/si/w/new-womens-3n82yz5e1x6)
- [Best Sellers](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-best-5e1x6z76m50)
- [Style By: Moon Shoe](https://www.nike.com/si/nike-style-by)
- [Seasonal Clothing Packs](https://www.nike.com/si/w/seasonal-clothing-packs-9yawh)
- [Running: Discover Aerofit](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-running-clothing-37v7jz5e1x6z6ymx6)
- [Back To School](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-back-to-school-5e1x6z840ik)
- [Shoes](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-shoes-5e1x6zy7ok)
- [All Shoes](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-shoes-5e1x6zy7ok)
- [Lifestyle](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-lifestyle-shoes-13jrmz5e1x6zy7ok)
- [Jordan](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-jordan-shoes-37eefz5e1x6zy7ok)
- [Running](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-running-shoes-37v7jz5e1x6zy7ok)
- [Training and Gym](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-training-gym-shoes-58jtoz5e1x6zy7ok)
- [Football](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-football-shoes-1gdj0z5e1x6zy7ok)
- [Custom Shoes](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-nike-by-you-shoes-5e1x6z6ealhzy7ok)
- [Clothing](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-clothing-5e1x6z6ymx6)
- [All Clothing](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-clothing-5e1x6z6ymx6)
- [Hoodies and Sweatshirts](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-hoodies-sweatshirts-5e1x6z6rive)
- [Tops and T-Shirts](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-tops-t-shirts-5e1x6z9om13)
- [Shorts](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-shorts-38fphz5e1x6)
- [Leggings](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-tights-leggings-29sh2z5e1x6)
- [Trousers](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-trousers-tights-2kq19z5e1x6)
- [Matching Sets](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-matching-sets-2lukpz5e1x6)
- [Jackets](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-jackets-gilets-50r7yz5e1x6)
- [Sports Bras](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-sports-bras-40qgmz5e1x6)
- [Accessories](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-accessories-equipment-5e1x6zawwpw)
- [Sport](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-performance-3k7dgz5e1x6)
- [Training and Gym](https://www.nike.com/si/training)
- [Running](https://www.nike.com/si/running)
- [Football](https://www.nike.com/si/football)
- [Basketball](https://www.nike.com/si/basketball)
- [Tennis](https://www.nike.com/si/tennis)
- [Skateboarding](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-skateboarding-5e1x6z8mfrf)
- [Golf](https://www.nike.com/si/golf)
- Brands
- [NikeSKIMS](https://www.nike.com/si/nikeskims)
- [Nike Sportswear](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-lifestyle-13jrmz5e1x6)
- [ACG: All Conditions Gear](https://www.nike.com/si/acg)
- [Jordan](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-jordan-37eefz5e1x6)
- [Kobe](https://www.nike.com/si/w/womens-kobe-5e1x6zpgd6)
- [Kids](https://www.nike.com/si/kids)
- [Highlights](https://www.nike.com/si/w/new-kids-3n82yzv4dh)
- [New Arrivals](https://www.nike.com/si/w/new-kids-3n82yzv4dh)
- [Best Sellers](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-best-76m50zv4dh)
- [Teen Destination](https://www.nike.com/si/teens)
- [Nike x LEGO® Collection](https://www.nike.com/si/lego)
- [Back To School](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-back-to-school-840ikzv4dh)
- [Shoes](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-shoes-v4dhzy7ok)
- [All Shoes](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-shoes-v4dhzy7ok)
- [Lifestyle](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-lifestyle-shoes-13jrmzv4dhzy7ok)
- [Jordan](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-jordan-shoes-37eefzv4dhzy7ok)
- [Football](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-football-shoes-1gdj0zv4dhzy7ok)
- [Running](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-running-shoes-37v7jzv4dhzy7ok)
- [Basketball](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-basketball-shoes-3glsmzv4dhzy7ok)
- [Physical Education](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-performance-shoes-3k7dgzv4dhzy7ok)
- [Clothing](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-clothing-6ymx6zv4dh)
- [All Clothing](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-clothing-6ymx6zv4dh)
- [Hoodies and Sweatshirts](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-hoodies-sweatshirts-6rivezv4dh)
- [Tops and T-Shirts](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-tops-t-shirts-9om13zv4dh)
- [Kits & Jerseys](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-football-kits-jerseys-1gdj0z3a41ezv4dh)
- [Tracksuits](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-tracksuits-1ll2wzv4dh)
- [Shorts](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-shorts-38fphzv4dh)
- [Trousers and Leggings](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-trousers-tights-2kq19zv4dh)
- [Matching Sets](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-matching-sets-2lukpzv4dh)
- [Jackets](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-jackets-gilets-50r7yzv4dh)
- [Accessories](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-accessories-equipment-awwpwzv4dh)
- [Kids by age](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-v4dh)
- [Teens (13 - 17 years)](https://www.nike.com/si/w/teen-collection-6hgue)
- [Older Kids (7 - 12 years)](https://www.nike.com/si/w/older-kids-agibjzv4dh)
- [Younger Kids (3 - 7 years)](https://www.nike.com/si/w/little-kids-6dacezv4dh)
- [Baby & Toddler (0 - 3 years)](https://www.nike.com/si/w/baby-toddlers-kids-2j488zv4dh)
- [Sport](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-performance-3k7dgzv4dh)
- [Running](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-running-37v7jzv4dh)
- [Football](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-football-1gdj0zv4dh)
- [Basketball](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-basketball-3glsmzv4dh)
- [Physical Education](https://www.nike.com/si/w/kids-training-gym-58jtozv4dh)
- [Skateboarding](https://www.nike.com/si/w/skateboarding-8mfrf)
- [Sport](https://www.nike.com/si/lockerroom)
- [Highlights](https://www.nike.com/si/w/new-performance-3k7dgz3n82y)
- [New Arrivals](https://www.nike.com/si/w/new-performance-3k7dgz3n82y)
- [Best Sellers](https://www.nike.com/si/w/best-performance-3k7dgz76m50)
- [Jordan Basketball](https://www.nike.com/si/w/jordan-basketball-37eefz3glsm)
- [Running: Discover Aerofit](https://www.nike.com/si/w/running-clothing-37v7jz6ymx6)
- [Running](https://www.nike.com/si/running)
- [All Running](https://www.nike.com/si/w/running-37v7j)
- [Shoes](https://www.nike.com/si/w/running-shoes-37v7jzy7ok)
- [Clothing](https://www.nike.com/si/w/running-clothing-37v7jz6ymx6)
- [Accessories](https://www.nike.com/si/w/running-accessories-equipment-37v7jzawwpw)
- [Football](https://www.nike.com/si/football)
- [All Football](https://www.nike.com/si/w/football-1gdj0)
- [Shoes](https://www.nike.com/si/w/football-shoes-1gdj0zy7ok)
- [Clothing](https://www.nike.com/si/w/football-clothing-1gdj0z6ymx6)
- [Accessories](https://www.nike.com/si/w/football-accessories-equipment-1gdj0zawwpw)
- [Training and Gym](https://www.nike.com/si/training)
- [All Training and Gym](https://www.nike.com/si/w/training-gym-58jto)
- [Shoes](https://www.nike.com/si/w/training-gym-shoes-58jtozy7ok)
- [Clothing](https://www.nike.com/si/w/training-gym-clothing-58jtoz6ymx6)
- [Accessories](https://www.nike.com/si/w/training-gym-accessories-equipment-58jtozawwpw)
- [More Sports](https://www.nike.com/si/w/performance-3k7dg)
- [All Sport](https://www.nike.com/si/w/performance-3k7dg)
- [Basketball](https://www.nike.com/si/basketball)
- [Outdoor](https://www.nike.com/si/w/acg-93bsd)
- [Tennis](https://www.nike.com/si/tennis)
- [Nike SB](https://www.nike.com/si/w/skateboarding-8mfrf)
- [Golf](https://www.nike.com/si/golf)
- [NikeSKIMS](https://www.nike.com/si/nikeskims)
- [NikeSKIMS Guides](https://www.nike.com/si/nikeskims-lookbook)
- [NikeSKIMS Lookbook](https://www.nike.com/si/nikeskims-lookbook)
- [NikeSKIMS Bra Guide](https://www.nike.com/si/nikeskims-bra-guide)
- [NikeSKIMS Collection Guide](https://www.nike.com/si/nikeskims-collection-guide)
- [Clothing](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-b2asd)
- [All Clothing](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-clothing-6ymx6zb2asd)
- [Bras](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-sports-bras-40qgmzb2asd)
- [Tops and Tanks](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-tops-t-shirts-9om13zb2asd)
- [Leggings](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-tights-leggings-29sh2zb2asd)
- [Shorts](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-shorts-38fphzb2asd)
- [Shoes](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-shoes-b2asdzy7ok)
- [Accessories](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-accessories-equipment-awwpwzb2asd)
- [Collections](https://www.nike.com/si/nikeskims-collection-guide)
- [All Collections](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-b2asd)
- [Shine](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-nikeskims-shine-aq8qbzb2asd)
- [Matte](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-nikeskims-matte-5s3enzb2asd)
- [Airy](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-nikeskims-airy-5c1qqzb2asd)
- [Ribbed Seamless](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-nikeskims-seamless-6lh4szb2asd)
- [Stretch Knit](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-nikeskims-stretch-knit-21jwlzb2asd)
- [Studio Stretch](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-studio-stretch-admbq)
- [Stretch Nylon](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-stretch-nylon-7sut9)
- [Weightless](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-nikeskims-weightless-layers-4csx8zb2asd)
- [Shop By Color](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-b2asd)
- [Obsidian](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-black-90poyzb2asd)
- [Dark Sepia](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-dark-sepia-81pvm)
- [Phoenix](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-phoenix-1jhtj)
- [Cobalt](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-blue-8hfx3zb2asd)
- [Ivory](https://www.nike.com/si/w/nikeskims-white-4g797zb2asd)
Cancel
Cancel
Popular Search Terms
[challenger](https://www.nike.com/si/w?q=challenger&vst=challenger)[nike challenger](https://www.nike.com/si/w?q=nike%20challenger&vst=nike%20challenger)[football boots](https://www.nike.com/si/w?q=football%20boots&vst=football%20boots)[air force 1](https://www.nike.com/si/w?q=air%20force%201&vst=air%20force%201)[basketball shoes](https://www.nike.com/si/w?q=basketball%20shoes&vst=basketball%20shoes)[backpack](https://www.nike.com/si/w?q=backpack&vst=backpack)[shoes](https://www.nike.com/si/w?q=shoes&vst=shoes)[tn](https://www.nike.com/si/w?q=tn&vst=tn)
[](https://www.nike.com/si/favorites "Favourites")[](https://www.nike.com/si/cart "Bag Items: 0")
## Inspiration
- [Latest](https://www.nike.com/si/stories)
- [DNA](https://www.nike.com/si/stories/dna)
- [Coaching](https://www.nike.com/si/stories/coaching)
- [Athletes\*](https://www.nike.com/si/stories/athletes)
- [Community](https://www.nike.com/si/stories/community)
- [Culture](https://www.nike.com/si/stories/culture)
- [Innovation](https://www.nike.com/si/stories/innovation)
- [All Stories](https://www.nike.com/si/stories/all)
Inspiration
# Changing Women's Football in Brazil
##### Athletes*
Brazilian football star Andressa Alves shares how women's football has grown in her home country and beyond.
Last updated: 9 March 2022
6 min read
Sofia is only 14 years old, but already she feels a change happening in women's football.
Sitting in a changing room with her teammates at their football club in São Paulo, Brazil, she spoke about the 2019 tournament, which was broadcast on national television in her country for the first time ever.
"Man, I don't even know what to say, it was an extraordinary thing", begins Sofia. "Some people didn't even know what \[women's football] was. 'Women play football? No way'. And then everyone started learning more about it".
## An Increase in Visibility
Their experience hasn't been easy, but last summer's tournament in France ignited a change. For them and many others, it was a turning point, a moment that can—and in some ways already has—had a ripple effect on the growth of women's football. A record number of people, more than 1 billion, across the world tuned into the matches*.* And the momentum is continuing.
In the months following the tournament, average attendance has risen in women's professional leagues, and a handful of matches have set attendance records for women's international and club football. One of those matches took place in São Paulo on 16 November 2019, when Corinthians hosted 28,609 spectators in the men's stadium—another first for women's football. And sitting right there in the stands were Sofia, Gabi and Nicoly, seeing a turnout normally reserved for men's matches.
### 28,609 CORINTHIANS VS. SÃO PAULO
16 November
Arena Corinthians, São Paulo
## 25,218
11 August
Portland Thorns vs. North Carolina Courage
Providence Park, Portland
## 49,504
29 August
USA vs. Portugal
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
## 77,768
9 November
England vs. Germany
Wembley, London
## 20,029
9 November
Australia vs. Chile
Bankwest Stadium, Sydney
## 30,661
9 November
Lyon vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Groupama Stadium, Lyon
## 38,262
17 November
Tottenham vs. Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
## 25,218
11 August
Portland Thorns vs. North Carolina Courage
Providence Park, Portland
## 49,504
29 August
USA vs. Portugal
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
## 77,768
9 November
England vs. Germany
Wembley, London
## 20,029
9 November
Australia vs. Chile
Bankwest Stadium, Sydney
## 30,661
9 November
Lyon vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Groupama Stadium, Lyon
## 38,262
17 November
Tottenham vs. Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
So, what does all this mean for Sofia and her teammates? Acceptance, for starters.
"It made people watch and think, 'Wow, women also can play football on the same level as men'", says Nicoly, 12, a goalkeeper at Pelado Real.
Of course, there are many other issues, including access and funding, that need to be addressed in order to grow the game. But visibility is a tool with powerful reach that has already started to change the perspective on women's football.
## A Change that Starts at Home
Sofia and her teammates, Gabi and Nicoly, are very aware of the challenges facing girls who want to play and watch football. They've experienced it first hand, whether showing up to a park and seeing only men and boys on the pitches, or getting strange looks and questions like, "Are you a boy?". Eventually, the girls joined Pelado Real Football Club, the only private all-girls club in São Paulo.
In Brazil, parents' minds need the most changing, says Júlia Vergueiro, the founder of Pelado Real. Families can often be the biggest hurdle to getting daughters into the sport. There's a long-standing culture of boys being given footballs while girls are given dolls. By simply broadcasting women's football, she says, the mindset is shifting.
"Before, if parents thought only *their* daughters wanted to play football, they didn't want to share that with anyone", says Júlia. "Now they go to work and people are saying, 'Did you see Andressa's goal? Did you see that move?' And they can say, 'Wow, my daughter also plays football and she wants to be just like her!' So that becomes something they're proud of".
Nicoly Fonseca, Sofia Couvre, Gabi and Júlia Vergeiro
Júlia started Pelado Real in 2011 while working in banking. In 2013, she made the club her full-time job (despite her worried parents, who couldn't see working in women's football as lucrative or stable). Seeing professional women's football on TV means Júlia's current players can dream about playing for Brazil or big international clubs. And even more girls are sharing that dream now, too. Júlia says that in the months since last summer's tournament, enrolments in the club have doubled. Soon, Pelado Real will expand to other locations in São Paulo.
"For me, a very obvious way to see this is comparing who I used to see as football idols when I was young", says Júlia. "If someone asked back then, 'Who is your inspiration to play football?' I would for sure only mention male players. If you ask one of my girls at Pelado Real today, they will say, 'Andressa Alves or Adriana'".
Adriana Leal da Silva
Andressa Alves
## The Future of Football
Players such as Andressa and Adriana know the struggle and are embracing their roles to help inspire change. Change, they echo, has been happening in Brazil and other countries since last summer. Both players share double duty on the Brazilian National Team as well as their respective clubs, AS Roma (in only its second season with a women's side) and Corinthians.
"I think through my story, girls in Brazil can believe in a dream of playing in Europe", says Andressa, who was also the first Brazilian woman to play for F.C. Barcelona. "My main goal is to leave a legacy in every club I become a part of, so I can keep the doors open for other girls".
So how does the momentum, the ripple effect, continue? Be a part of supporting and watching the women's game, says Andressa.
"Of course, women's football is very different to men's, but it's no less beautiful or less interesting", she says. "Many people, especially in Brazil, know nothing about women's football, and they only judge. Stop criticising so much and start watching".
Gabi, Nicoly and Sofia are ready to take up the mantle.
"People saw the professional women playing, and they will see us, young, playing", says Nicoly. "They'll see that women's football can have a huge future".
Adds Sofia, "And we are the future. We are there fighting".
*This story was reported in November 2019.*
Originally published: 11 March 2022
Resources
[Gift Cards](https://www.nike.com/si/gift-cards)
[Find a Store](https://www.nike.com/si/retail/)
[Nike Journal](https://www.nike.com/si/stories)
[Become a Member](https://www.nike.com/si/membership)
[Feedback](https://www.nike.com#site-feedback)
[Promo Codes](https://www.nike.com/si/promo-code)
[Product Advice](https://www.nike.com/si/product-advice)
[Running Shoe Finder](https://www.nike.com/si/running/shoe-finder)
Help
[Get Help](https://www.nike.com/si/help)
[Order Status](https://www.nike.com/si/orders/details)
[Shipping and Delivery](https://www.nike.com/si/help/a/shipping-delivery-eu)
[Returns](https://www.nike.com/si/help/a/returns-policy-eu)
[Payment Options](https://www.nike.com/si/help/a/payment-options-eu)
[Contact Us](https://www.nike.com/si/help/#contact)
[Reviews](https://www.nike.com/si/help/a/reviews)
Company
[About Nike](https://about.nike.com/)
[News](https://news.nike.com/)
[Careers](https://jobs.nike.com/)
[Investors](https://investors.nike.com/)
[Sustainability](https://www.nike.com/si/sustainability)
[Accessibility](https://www.nike.com/accessibility)
[Accessibility Statement](https://www.nike.com/si/accessibility/statement)
[Purpose](https://www.nike.com/si/purpose)
[Nike Coaching](https://www.nike.com/si/coaching)
Community Discounts
[Student](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://services.sheerid.com/verify/68d15e386bcf0b059b3b1708/?locale=en-GB__%3B%21%21KLCbKzk%21nTvDkRbY-BbSpoWsFhAQdmMrehEzU3loDux4_exRVjO9--Ik_EbQNJ3bX2gkEwR7F9cVVROFKqLxE4B8uW6bnx6ExhnX4w%24)
[Teacher](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://services.sheerid.com/verify/68dcfa47c3f2fd1cd3069a9c/?locale=en-GB__%3B%21%21KLCbKzk%21nTvDkRbY-BbSpoWsFhAQdmMrehEzU3loDux4_exRVjO9--Ik_EbQNJ3bX2gkEwR7F9cVVROFKqLxE4B8uW6bnx4Mc-D7Vg%24)
[Resources](https://www.nike.com/si/help)
[Gift Cards](https://www.nike.com/si/gift-cards)
[Find a Store](https://www.nike.com/si/retail/)
[Nike Journal](https://www.nike.com/si/stories)
[Become a Member](https://www.nike.com/si/membership)
[Feedback](https://www.nike.com#site-feedback)
[Promo Codes](https://www.nike.com/si/promo-code)
[Product Advice](https://www.nike.com/si/product-advice)
[Running Shoe Finder](https://www.nike.com/si/running/shoe-finder)
[Help](https://www.nike.com/si/help)
[Get Help](https://www.nike.com/si/help)
[Order Status](https://www.nike.com/si/orders/details)
[Shipping and Delivery](https://www.nike.com/si/help/a/shipping-delivery-eu)
[Returns](https://www.nike.com/si/help/a/returns-policy-eu)
[Payment Options](https://www.nike.com/si/help/a/payment-options-eu)
[Contact Us](https://www.nike.com/si/help/#contact)
[Reviews](https://www.nike.com/si/help/a/reviews)
[Company](https://about.nike.com/en)
[About Nike](https://about.nike.com/)
[News](https://news.nike.com/)
[Careers](https://jobs.nike.com/)
[Investors](https://investors.nike.com/)
[Sustainability](https://www.nike.com/si/sustainability)
[Accessibility](https://www.nike.com/accessibility)
[Accessibility Statement](https://www.nike.com/si/accessibility/statement)
[Purpose](https://www.nike.com/si/purpose)
[Nike Coaching](https://www.nike.com/si/coaching)
## Community Discounts
[Student](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://services.sheerid.com/verify/68d15e386bcf0b059b3b1708/?locale=en-GB__%3B%21%21KLCbKzk%21nTvDkRbY-BbSpoWsFhAQdmMrehEzU3loDux4_exRVjO9--Ik_EbQNJ3bX2gkEwR7F9cVVROFKqLxE4B8uW6bnx6ExhnX4w%24)
[Teacher](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://services.sheerid.com/verify/68dcfa47c3f2fd1cd3069a9c/?locale=en-GB__%3B%21%21KLCbKzk%21nTvDkRbY-BbSpoWsFhAQdmMrehEzU3loDux4_exRVjO9--Ik_EbQNJ3bX2gkEwR7F9cVVROFKqLxE4B8uW6bnx4Mc-D7Vg%24)
Slovenia
- © 2026 Nike, Inc. All rights reserved
- Guides
- [Nike Air](https://www.nike.com/si/air)
- [Nike Air Max](https://www.nike.com/si/air-max)
- [Nike FlyEase](https://www.nike.com/si/flyease)
- [Nike Pegasus](https://www.nike.com/gb/running/runningzoom-pegasus-37)
- [Nike React](https://www.nike.com/gb/react)
- [Nike Vaporfly](https://www.nike.com/si/running/vaporfly)
- [Terms of Use](https://agreementservice.svs.nike.com/si/en_gb/rest/agreement?agreementType=termsOfUse&uxId=com.nike&country=SI&language=en&requestType=redirect)
- [Terms of Sale](https://agreementservice.svs.nike.com/rest/agreement?agreementType=termsOfSale&uxId=com.nike.tos&requestType=redirect)
- [Company Details](https://www.nike.com/si/help/a/company-details)
- [Privacy & Cookie Policy](https://agreementservice.svs.nike.com/si/en_gb/rest/agreement?agreementType=privacyPolicy&uxId=com.nike.unite&country=SI&language=en&requestType=redirecthttps%3A%2F%2Fagreementservice.svs.nike.com%2Frest%2Fagreement%3FagreementType%3DprivacyPolicy&uxId=com.nike.commerce.nikedotcom.web&country=GB&language=en&requestType=redirect)
- [Privacy & Cookie Setting](https://www.nike.com/gb/guest/settings/privacy)
## Africa
- [__Egypt__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/eg/)
- [__Morocco__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/ma/en/)
- [__Maroc__
\
Français](https://www.nike.com/ma/)
- [__South Africa__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/za/)
## Americas
- [__Argentina__
\
Español](https://www.nike.com.ar)
- [__Brasil__
\
Português](https://www.nike.com.br)
- [__Canada__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/ca/)
- [__Canada__
\
Français](https://www.nike.com/ca/fr/)
- [__Chile__
\
Español](https://www.nike.cl)
- [__Colombia__
\
Español](https://www.nike.com.co)
- [__México__
\
Español](https://www.nike.com/mx/)
- [__Peru__
\
Español](https://www.nike.com.pe)
- [__Puerto Rico__
\
Español](https://www.nike.com/pr/)
- [__United States__
\
English](https://www.nike.com)
- [__Estados Unidos__
\
Español](https://www.nike.com/us/es/)
- [__Uruguay__
\
Español](https://www.nike.com.uy)
- [__Latin America__
\
Español](https://www.nike.com/xl/)
## Asia Pacific
- [__Australia__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/au/)
- [__中国大陆__
\
简体中文](https://www.nike.com.cn/)
- [__Hong Kong__
\
English](https://www.nike.com.hk/)
- [__香港__
\
繁體中文](https://www.nike.com.hk/)
- [__India__
\
English](https://www.nike.in/)
- [__Indonesia__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/id/)
- [__Japan__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/jp/en/)
- [__日本__
\
日本語](https://www.nike.com/jp/)
- [__대한민국__
\
한국어](https://www.nike.com/kr/)
- [__Malaysia__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/my/)
- [__New Zealand__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/nz/)
- [__Philippines__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/ph/)
- [__Singapore__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/sg/)
- [__台灣__
\
繁體中文](https://www.nike.com/tw/)
- [__ไทย__
\
ภาษาไทย](https://www.nike.com/th/)
- [__Vietnam__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/vn/)
## Europe
- [__Österreich__
\
Deutsch](https://www.nike.com/at/)
- [__Austria__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/at/en/)
- [__Belgien__
\
Deutsch](https://www.nike.com/be/de/)
- [__Belgium__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/be/en/)
- [__Belgique__
\
Français](https://www.nike.com/be/fr/)
- [__België__
\
Nederlands](https://www.nike.com/be/)
- [__Bulgaria__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/bg/)
- [__Croatia__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/hr/)
- [__Česká republika__
\
Čeština](https://www.nike.com/cz/)
- [__Czech Republic__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/cz/en/)
- [__Danmark__
\
Dansk](https://www.nike.com/dk/)
- [__Denmark__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/dk/en/)
- [__Finland__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/fi/)
- [__France__
\
Français](https://www.nike.com/fr/)
- [__Deutschland__
\
Deutsch](https://www.nike.com/de/)
- [__Ελλάδα__
\
ελληνικά](https://www.nike.com/gr/)
- [__Hungary__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/hu/en/)
- [__Magyarország__
\
Magyar](https://www.nike.com/hu/)
- [__Ireland__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/ie/)
- [__Israel__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/il/)
- [__Italia__
\
Italiano](https://www.nike.com/it/)
- [__Luxemburg__
\
Deutsch](https://www.nike.com/lu/de/)
- [__Luxembourg__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/lu/en/)
- [__Luxembourg__
\
Français](https://www.nike.com/lu/)
- [__Netherlands__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/nl/en/)
- [__Nederland__
\
Nederlands](https://www.nike.com/nl/)
- [__Norway__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/no/en/)
- [__Norge__
\
Norsk](https://www.nike.com/no/)
- [__Polska__
\
Polski](https://www.nike.com/pl/)
- [__Portugal__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/pt/en/)
- [__Portugal__
\
Português](https://www.nike.com/pt/)
- [__Romania__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/ro/)
- [__Россия__
\
Русский](https://www.nike.com/ru/)
- [__Slovakia__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/sk/)
- [__Slovenia__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/si/)
- [__Espanya__
\
Català](https://www.nike.com/es/ca/)
- [__España__
\
Español](https://www.nike.com/es/)
- [__Sweden__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/se/en/)
- [__Sverige__
\
Svenska](https://www.nike.com/se/)
- [__Schweiz__
\
Deutsch](https://www.nike.com/ch/)
- [__Switzerland__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/ch/en/)
- [__Suisse__
\
Français](https://www.nike.com/ch/fr/)
- [__Svizzera__
\
Italiano](https://www.nike.com/ch/it/)
- [__Türkiye__
\
Türkçe](https://www.nike.com/tr/)
- [__United Kingdom__
\
English](https://www.nike.com/gb/)
## Middle East
- [__Saudi Arabia__
\
English](https://www.nike.sa/en/home)
- [__المملكة العربية السعودية__
\
العربية](https://www.nike.sa/ar/home)
- [__United Arab Emirates__
\
English](https://www.nike.ae/en/home)
- [__الإمارات العربية المتحدة__
\
العربية](https://www.nike.ae/ar/home)
- [__Qatar__
\
English](https://www.nike.qa/en/home)
- [__دولة قطر__
\
العربية](https://www.nike.qa/ar/home)
- [__Kuwait__
\
English](https://www.nike.com.kw/en/home)
- [__الكويت__
\
العربية](https://www.nike.com.kw/ar/home)