Mônica Angélica de Paula
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| Intro | Association footballer | |
| Places | Brazil | |
| is | Athlete Football player Association football player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 4 April 1978 | |
| Age | 46 years |
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Mônica Angélica de Paula, or simply Mônica (born April 4, 1978 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian women's soccer player. She currently plays as a defender for Brazil's Botucatu FC. She was a member of the Brazilian National Team that won the silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Mônica only began playing soccer in 1999. Before, she used to practice basketball — even played with Adrianinha and Kelly of the current national team — and volleyball, which she abandoned after a pregnancy. In her pro career, she also played for São Paulo, Matonense and Araraquara.[1]