Midfielder Debinha Signs Contract Extension With Kansas City Current

KANSAS CITY (July 13, 2026) – Midfielder Debinha, one of the most decorated players in NWSL and Brazilian Women’s National Team history, has signed a contract extension with the Kansas City Current, the club announced on Monday. The new contract will keep Debinha in the Heartland through the 2027 season with a mutual option for 2028. 

“Debinha is one of the best players in the world, and we are excited that she will continue her illustrious career in Kansas City,” said general manager Ryan Dell. “Above all, Debinha is a selfless teammate. She makes those around her better, and her passion and love for the game is contagious.” 

One of the most prolific goalscorers in NWSL history, Debinha has amassed 56 goals and 26 assists in 170 appearances with 146 starts across 12,781 minutes in her regular season career, including 21 goals and nine assists for the Current. She has 208 appearances, 183 starts, 80 goals and 29 assists in 15,980 minutes across all competitions. 

With 56 goals and 26 assists on her resume, no other player has recorded more goal contributions in regular season play than Debinha since her league debut in 2017. Her 56 regular season goals rank sixth all-time and third among active NWSL players. Her 80 goals across all competitions sit second in league laurels.

Debinha became the sixth player in NWSL regular season history to hit the 40 goal, 20 assist milestone, and the fifth player to join the 50 goal, 25 assist club. She is the first Brazilian player to reach 150 regular season appearances and 10,000 regular season minutes. She has scored eight or more regular season goals in five of her eight completed seasons. On July 3, she became the third player in NWSL history to reach 100 regular season careers wins.

“I am very happy to stay in Kansas City,” said Debinha. “This city has become like home, and the fan and community support has been incredible. I am excited to see what our team can continue to accomplish together.”

Debinha finished the 2025 regular season with eight goals and one assist en route to helping the KC Current win its first NWSL Shield in club history. She is one of only four players in NWSL history to have been on four Shield-winning teams, and her eight total NWSL trophies is second all-time.

Debinha’s 15 career NWSL Best XI of the Month accolades is tied for first in league history. A three-time Best XI selection, she was the 2019 NWSL Championship MVP as well as the NWSL Challenge Cup MVP in 2021 and 2022. She was a finalist for NWSL Midfielder of the Year and FIFPRO Women’s World 11 in 2025.

With nearly 150 caps for her country since her senior team debut in 2011, Debinha has represented Brazil in two FIFA World Cups (2019, 2023) and two Olympic Games (2016, 2020) and was an alternate for the 2012 Brazilian Olympic Team. Her 61 international goals rank third all-time for her country.

Debinha: By the Numbers

• 56 regular season goals
• 26 regular season assists
• 19 regular season game-winning goals 
• 170 regular season appearances
• 80 goals across all competitions
• 29 assists across all competitions 
• 208 appearances across all competitions
• 2-time NWSL champion
• 4-time NWSL Shield winner
• 2-time NWSL Challenge Cup MVP
• 3-time NWSL Best XI recipient
• 15 NWSL Best XI of the Month awards