Kimberly Maria Brandão (born 26 April 1984) is an American-born Portuguese retired professional footballer who played as a centre back.
[citation needed] During her junior year, Brandão started all 20 matches and led a defense that allowed just 0.82 goals and 6.9 shots per game.
[citation needed] As a senior, Brandão was again named Rutgers Most Valuable Player and captained the team to its best-ever and multiple-record breaking season.
[citation needed] Brandão captained Rutgers’ first-ever appearance at a Big East Conference Final (versus the National No.
[citation needed] In the national champion's undefeated season, Brandão was named to the All-Conference Team, and topped the W-League in minutes played (1243).
[citation needed] Brandão was the starting center back in all four playoff matches, including the championship final.
[citation needed] In October 2007, she became the first Luso-American woman to play for the full Portugal women's national team when she made her debut in a 5–1 defeat by Denmark.
[citation needed] She captained the team from 2009 to 2012 beginning at the 2009 Algarve Cup, which was Portugal's best ever performance (three wins, one tie).
[citation needed] At the 2010 Algarve Cup Brandão led Portugal to its biggest ever win (5–0) in the history of the tournament.
[citation needed] At the 2011 Algarve Cup Brandão led Portugal to a 3–1 win over Wales and a 0–0 tie with Chile.