Diany Aparecida Martins Xavier (born 12 December 1989), simply known as Diany, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Palmeiras.
Club career Born in Rio de Janeiro, Diany began her career playing futsal with hometown side , moving to football in 2010 with Volta Redonda. In 2011, she joined Vasco da Gama, as the club had a partnership with the Brazilian Navy.
In 2015, Diany moved to Flamengo, after the women's team was reestablished under a partnership with the Navy. On 3 June 2018, she was announced at Corinthians.
After spending her first year as a backup, Diany subsequently established herself as a starter for Timão in the following years. On 20 December 2023, she left the club after not renewing her contract.
On 8 January 2024, Diany signed for Palmeiras.
International career A military, Diany received call-ups to the Brazil military national team, playing in the Military World Games. She received her first call-up to the Brazil national team in 2016, only returning in February 2018.
Diany was also a member of Brazil's University teams in the 2015 and 2017 editions of the Summer Universiade, scoring the winner in the latter edition's gold medal match.
Honours Vasco da Gama Campeonato Carioca de Futebol Feminino: 2012, 2013
Botafogo Campeonato Carioca de Futebol Feminino: 2014
Brazil military Military World Games: 2015
Flamengo Campeonato Carioca de Futebol Feminino: 2015, 2016, 2017 Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino Série A1: 2016
Brazil (University) Summer Universiade: 2017
Corinthians Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino Série A1: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Copa Libertadores Femenina: 2019, 2021 Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Feminino: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023 Supercopa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino: 2022, 2023 : 2022
Palmeiras Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Feminino: 2024,2025 Copa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino: 2025 Brasil Ladies Cup: 2025 Supercopa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino: 2026
Individual Bola de Prata: 2022
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