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
[edit]Hecher started playing futsal at the age of six.[1]
Education
[edit]Hecher attended Southern Cross University in Australia.[2]
Career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Hecher has a brother.[7] She is a native of Caxias do Sul, Brazil.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Hecher Fala Sobre Copa Do Mundo E Futebol No Intercâmbio". tagarela.com.au. 20 July 2023.
- ^ "Mariel Hecher Plays for Brisbane Roar, but will follow Brazil in the FIFA Women's World Cup". lismorecitynews.com.au. 18 July 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.
- ^ "Mariel Hecher - Courier Mail article".
- ^ "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.
- 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