[4] She began her career with ASCOOP [pt] in 2010, and spent three months at Ipatinga before receiving an offer from Vitória das Tabocas in 2011.

[7] On 3 September 2019, Maria moved abroad for the first time in her career, signing for Juventus.

[17] On 22 January 2024, Maria was announced back at her former club Santos on a one-year contract.

[19] In September 2024, Alves moved to Turkey, and signed a deal with Ankara BB Fomget to play in the 2024–25 Super League season.

[20] Maria Alves represented Brazil at the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.