Luana Grabias

Luana Karoline Grabias (born 7 February 2000, São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Carolina Ascent FC of the USL Super League. She played collegiately for Monroe College and Nova Southeastern University.

Early life Although born in São José dos Pinhais, Grabias grew up in Chapecó, Santa Catarina. Her early development in football took place in Brazil before she moved to the United States to pursue her collegiate career. She played on the international youth level for Brazil, representing their U-15, U-17, and U-20 teams.

Nova Southeastern Sharks She transferred to Nova Southeastern University prior to the 2022 season. While playing for Nova in 2022 and 2023, respectively, she played a total of 31 matches, starting 28. She scored 23 goals for the Sharks. She received several individual honors, including Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year awards in 2022, and a selection to the All–Sun Conference First Team in 2023.

Club career To start her professional career, Grabias signed with Fort Lauderdale United FC. She was later transferred to Brooklyn FC in what would be the first ever team-to-team transfer in the USL Super League.

Brooklyn FC On 31 October 2024, in only her second start for Brooklyn FC, Grabias scored her first goal for the club in the 14th minute — a composed curling finish from just outside the box — to secure a 1–0 victory over Spokane Zephyr FC. The win helped Brooklyn climb to second place in the USL Super League with 20 points after 11 games.

On 13 November 2024, she recorded the club's first-ever hat-trick, scoring three times in a victory over DC Power FC. For her efforts, she was named to USL Super League Team of the Month for November 2024. During the 2024–25 season with Brooklyn, she made 27 appearances and scored five goals in league play.

Carolina Ascent FC On 3 July 2025, Grabias signed with Carolina Ascent FC. As of 30 October, she's played in four matches. Grabias expressed enthusiasm about joining Carolina, describing it as a club she had long followed.

Honors and Achievements USL Super League Recorded Brooklyn FC's first-ever hat-trick: 13 November 2024 vs. DC Power FC Team of the Month: November 2024

Sun Conference Player of the Year: 2022 Offensive Player of the Year: 2022 All–Conference First Team: 2023