Gisseli Mariano Calixto

Gisseli Mariano Calixto (born 27 July 2001), simply known as Gisseli, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Cruzeiro.

Club career Born in Praia Norte, Tocantins,

After playing for Tiger Academia in the countryside of the São Paulo state, Gisseli moved to Chapecoense.

On 30 December 2020, Gisseli renewed her link with the Gurias Gremistas for a further year. On 15 December 2021, she moved to Flamengo on a one-year deal.

Gisseli was regularly used during her three-year spell at the club, scoring a career-best eight goals in the 2023 season. On 9 January 2025, she and other 12 players were presented as Cruzeiro's new signings, and was chosen as the best left-back of the season.

International career Gisseli represented Brazil at under-17 and under-20 levels. Campeonato Brasileiro Série A1 Team of the Year: 2025