Delma Gonçalves, widely recognized as Pretinha, was born on May nineteenth, nineteen seventy-five. She is a distinguished Brazilian professional soccer coach and a former forward, whose career has left an indelible mark on the world of women's football.
Pretinha's journey in soccer began with her debut for the Brazil national team in nineteen ninety-one. Over the years, she became a pivotal figure in the team, participating in four FIFA World Cups: in China in nineteen ninety-one, Sweden in nineteen ninety-five, the United States in nineteen ninety-nine, and again in China in two thousand seven.
Her international experience extends beyond World Cups, as she also represented Brazil in four Olympic Games. These include the tournaments held in Atlanta in nineteen ninety-six, Sydney in two thousand, Athens in two thousand four, and Beijing in two thousand eight, where she earned silver medals in both the two thousand four and two thousand eight competitions.
In addition to her national team contributions, Pretinha played for various clubs across Brazil, the United States, and Japan. In two thousand nine, she took her talents to South Korea, joining Icheon Daekyo in the WK-League, further showcasing her versatility and commitment to the sport.