Mariel Hecher
Mariel Hecher (born 19 October 1992) is a retired Brazilian footballer who played as a midfielder, winger or striker for Brisbane Roar.
Early life
Hecher started playing futsal at the age of six.[1]
Education
Hecher attended Southern Cross University in Australia.[2]
Career
Hecher played for Australian side Lions FC, helping the club win the league.[3] She has captained Australian side Brisbane Roar.[4]
In April 2025, Hecher announced her retirement from football.[5]
Style of play
Hecher mainly operates as a midfielder, winger, or striker and has been described as a "creative forward, has an impressive work rate covering more than 13kms a game... a perfect combination of technical ability and competitive spirit".[6]
Personal life
Hecher has a brother.[7] She is a native of Caxias do Sul, Brazil.[8]
References
- ↑ "Hecher Fala Sobre Copa Do Mundo E Futebol No Intercâmbio". tagarela.com.au. 20 July 2023. Archived from the original on 17 December 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ↑ "Mariel Hecher Plays for Brisbane Roar, but will follow Brazil in the FIFA Women's World Cup". lismorecitynews.com.au. 18 July 2023. Archived from the original on 17 December 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ↑ "Patience the virtue for Hecher". keepup.com.au.
- ↑ "Mariel Hecher - Beyond 90 article". 18 December 2020.
- ↑ "Mariel Hecher & Keeley Richards announce their retirement from professional football". Brisbane Roar. 17 April 2025. Archived from the original on 19 May 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ↑ "Mariel Hecher - Courier Mail article". Retrieved 1 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Única brasileira na liga australiana, Mariel Hecher". futdasminas.com.br. 13 June 2023.
- ↑ "Mariel Hecher é a nova estrela da W-League". sbs.com.au. Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
Categories:
- 1992 births
- Living people
- Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Australia
- Brazilian expatriate women's footballers
- Brazilian women's footballers
- Expatriate women's soccer players in Australia
- Women's association football forwards
- Women's association football midfielders
- Women's association football wingers
- Brisbane Roar FC (women) players
- Footballers from Rio Grande do Sul
- 21st-century Brazilian sportswomen