Francielle

Francielle Manoel Alberto (born 18 October 1989), commonly known as Francielle or Fran, is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder. At club level, she most recently played for Norwegian Toppserien club Avaldsnes IL. She previously played for Corinthians, São José and Santos in Brazil, as well as for Saint Louis Athletica and Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer (WPS).

Club career United States Francielle was on the opening day roster for St. Louis Athletica in the inaugural season of the WPS in 2009, and played in six matches for them.

On 26 June 2009, St. Louis Athletica traded Francielle and Kerri Hanks to Sky Blue FC for Sarah Walsh. She scored the game-winning goal in the first round of the WPS playoffs at the Washington Freedom. Sky Blue later defeated Francielle's former team, the Athletica, and the Los Angeles Sol to win the 2009 WPS title.

Stjarnan In summer 2015, Francielle and compatriot Poliana agreed to play for Icelandic Úrvalsdeild club Stjarnan in their UEFA Women's Champions League campaign.

Avaldsnes After spending 2016 back in Brazil with Corinthians Audax, Francielle joined a Brazilian contingent at Avaldsnes IL. She helped the team win the 2017 Norwegian Women's Cup, before departing during the 2018 Toppserien season.

International career In November 2006, Francielle made her senior international debut in Brazil's 2–0 South American Women's Football Championship win over Peru at Estadio José María Minella, Mar del Plata.

Francielle appeared in all four of Brazil's matches at the 2011 Women's World Cup, and converted a penalty kick in the overtime shootout of the quarterfinal match versus the United States. In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Francielle appeared in five of Brazil's six matches, winning a silver medal.

In October 2017, Francielle was one of five Brazil players to quit international football, disgruntled at pay and conditions, and the Brazilian Football Confederation's sacking of head coach Emily Lima.

Personal life Francielle is married to Andressa Alves.

Career statistics International goals International goals # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 5 April 2012 Home's Stadium Kobe, Kobe, Japan 2012 Women's Kirin Challenge Cup 2. 25 July 2012 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, United Kingdom 2012 Summer Olympics 3. 9 April 2017 Arena da Amazônia, Manaus, Brazil Friendly match