Duda Luizelli

Eduarda Marranghello Luizelli (born 25 August 1971), better known as Duda Luizelli, is a Brazilian former professional women's footballer who played as a midfielder.

Club career

Luizelli began her career as a player at the age of 12, a time when there was no youth category and women's football had been allowed again in Brazil. She was part of Internacional's first five state titles, and later played in Italian football for Milan and Verona.

International career

Duda played for the Brazil national team in 1995 and 1996, being part of the squad that won the South American championship.

Post career

After retiring as a player, Luizelli continued to work with women's football in Rio Grande do Sul state. She claims to have been directly involved in more than 20 state championships as an athlete or manager. She also worked as a coordinator for the youth teams at the CBF.

She is also affiliated with the political party Cidadania, through which ran for the state congress of Rio Grande do Sul in 2022.

Honours

Internacional Campeonato Gaúcho Feminino: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

Brazil Copa América Femenina: 1995