Taina Maranhão

Taina José Lopes (born 18 August 2004), known as Taina Maranhão or just Maranhão, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Palmeiras.

Criciúma
Born in Criciúma, Santa Catarina, Taina Maranhão began her career at hometown side Criciúma, and appeared in three first team matches in the 2019 Campeonato Catarinense de Futebol Feminino.

Internacional
In 2020, after a short period at Avaí, she moved to Internacional and was initially assigned to the under-18 team.

On 22 March 2021, Taina Maranhão and another ten players were promoted to Inter's first team. She made her league debut against Palmeiras on 5 September 2021. Roughly one year later, Tainá Maranhão left the club.

Cruzeiro
Taina Maranhão was announced at Cruzeiro on 17 March 2022. She made her league debut against Ferroviária on 24 April 2022.

Santos
On 12 January 2023, Taina Maranhão was announced as the new signing of Santos. She made her league debut against Flamengo on 24 February 2023. Taina Maranhão scored her first league goal against Cruzeiro on 6 May 2023, scoring in the 65th minute.

Palmeiras
On 5 January of the following year, she moved to Palmeiras. Taina Maranhão made her league debut against Flamengo on 16 March 2024. She scored her first league goal against Grêmio on 28 March 2024, scoring in the 57th minute.

Personal life
Taina Maranhão's father Alex Maranhão was also a footballer. A midfielder, he also played for Criciúma, and his daughter inherited his nickname.

Honours
Internacional
 * Campeonato Gaúcho de Futebol Feminino: 2021
 * South American Under-20 Women's Football Championship: 2024