The Brazilian player scored a hat-trick against Panama in her 2023 World Cup debut
Born in São Luís, Maranhão, Ariadina Alves Borges, known as Ary Borges, makes history by scoring 3 goals on the debut of the Brazilian women’s national football team, at the 2023 World Cup.
Passion for football and family support
Ary is in love with soccer and, from an early age, had the wholehearted support of his family to take up the predominantly male sport. Playing with male cousins and with the influence of his uncle, who was also a football enthusiast, he developed a love for the sport and, with a lot of effort and dedication, reached the level of representing the Brazilian national team in a world competition.
Before that, at the age of 10, she moved to São Paulo, where she met her parents for the first time, as she had been raised by her grandmother in childhood. Seeking a better life, she Ary was encouraged by her father to pursue a career in football. With her grit, the girl distinguished herself in the Santos tests, soon having the opportunity to play in the women’s team of the Olympic Center, where she began her trajectory in the youth categories and, subsequently, she reached the professional level.
“My father says he wanted a boy play football with him, then loved [eu] being a girl who loved to play soccer. My father was a very active person in the process. After we met, he took me to play. He woke up early to take me. I discovered the Olympic Center, my training club. My family made a big difference” the player said in an Interview with Globo Esporte.
Going through different clubs
Ary Borges’ career is marked by successful transitions through different clubs, starting with Sport, where he won titles in the Campeonato Pernambucano in 2017 and 2018.
In 2019, the player moved to San Paolo, and immediately distinguished himself by taking on the role of captain, leading the team to victory in the Brasileirao Series A2. Despite his passion for the San Paolo tricolor, Ary made a difficult decision in 2020, choosing to leave the club for Palmeiras, attracted by a more advantageous offer. This change has generated some controversy, but has proved to be very positive for her career, as she shone at Alviverde, winning the Campeonato Paulista in 2021 and becoming a protagonist in the historic conquest of the Copa Libertadores in 2022.
Looking for new challenges and opportunities, in 2023, Ary Borges takes an important step in his career by accepting an offer from Racing Louisville, USA. This move marked his debut for a foreign club, representing an exciting new stage in his career.
challenges and overcomings
Despite her success, Ary’s journey hasn’t been without its challenges. Right at the beginning of her career, at the age of 10, she was faced with the difficulty of leaving her grandmother’s house and adjusting to living with her parents in São Paulo.
In the São Paulo region, the childhood of the player was marked by financial difficulties, since her father, Dino, worked with the assembly of custom furniture and had limited resources. Despite her difficulties, Dino made sure that her daughter lacked for nothing, especially the sports equipment necessary to be able to play soccer.
“There were days when she didn’t have the ticket, but we worked hard. Boots for her, transport allowance, … we did everything during that time when we had difficulties, but I did my best and the impossible for her not to miss training and school lessons,” Dino told G1.
Representing Brazil
In addition to his success in clubs, Ary Borges has also excelled in the youth academy of the Brazilian national team. In 2018 he represented Brazil at the Under-20 World Cup and was instrumental in winning the South American title in the same season, demonstrating his ability and talent from his first steps in professional football.
Since Sweden’s Pia Sundhage took charge of the Brazil national team, Ary has already been capped 15 times, representing the country in tournaments and friendlies. In one of the most memorable moments of his international career, he helped Brazil win the 2022 Copa America.
First World Cup
This year the player experiences the thrill of playing it first world Cup, being an important part of the Brazilian team’s renewal plans under the command of coach Pia Sundhage. With the combination of experienced players, such as Marta, Bia Zaneratto and Tamires, and young talents such as Ary, the team seeks to achieve success on the international scene and bring the cup to Brazil.
Reference in women’s football
Ary is already a point of reference in Brazilian women’s football, inspiring young athletes and opening new horizons for the sport in the country. Her trajectory is marked by resilience, dedication and passion for football, becoming an example of determination and talent for all who follow her brilliant career. With her potential and her abilities, we are sure to see many more memorable achievements and moments with her starring on football pitches around the world.
Source: Terra
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