Kerolin

Born on 17 November 1999 in São Paulo, Brazil, Kerolin Nicoli first came to prominence in the youth ranks of Valinhos Futebol Clube. In 2017, Ponte Preta took over the club, and Kerolin was part of the squad that competed in the Campeonato Paulista, where she was named the competition's best player.

That earned her a loan move to Corinthians/Audax, with whom she won the 2017 Copa Libertadores Femenina. After playing for Audax, following the club's split from Corinthians, she signed for Palmeiras in 2018.

In April 2021, she joined Madrid CFF, where she enjoyed an impressive season before moving to the United States to sign for NWSL side North Carolina Courage. She spent three seasons there before joining Manchester City in January 2025. After a season and a half with the English club, she became an FC Barcelona player in August 2026.

At international level, she progressed through Brazil's youth teams before receiving her first senior call-up in September 2018. Her honours with the national team include the 2022 Copa América and the silver medal at the 2024 Olympic Games.

Technical profile

Kerolin Nicoli is a player capable of making the difference in the final third thanks to her ability to beat defenders one-on-one, her pace and her eye for goal. Although she is primarily a winger, her versatility allows her to play anywhere across the front line. Blessed with outstanding technical quality and an impressive ability to get past opponents, she brings creativity, unpredictability and fresh attacking options to a squad that continues to strive for excellence.