Ana Caroline Martins Rodrigues (born 28 October 1994), known as Carol Baiana or just Carol, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Santos FC.
Born in Petrolina, Pernambuco but raised in Juazeiro, Bahia (which earned her the nickname of Baiana), Carol began her career with Vitória das Tabocas back in her native state, in 2011. In June 2013, she scored 15 goals in a 34âÂÂ0 Campeonato Pernambucano win over PMPE.
In August 2013, Carol moved to the United States, joining Monroe College and representing the women's soccer team Monroe Mustangs. After an impressive 2014 season, where she scored 19 goals in just 15 appearances, she was included in the NSCAA Women's Division I All-American First Team.
In 2015, Carol continued her studies at the University of Central Florida, playing for the UCF Knights. In January 2017, after finishing her graduation, she was included in the 2017 NWSL College Draft and spent the pre-season with Orlando Pride, but was not picked.
On 22 August 2017, Carol signed a two-year contract with Division 1 Féminine side Bordeaux. She struggled with injuries at her new side, and moved to Dijon FCO in August 2019.
On 12 August 2020, Carol left Dijon to join Damallsvenskan side Hammarby. The following 12 February, she returned to her home country after being announced at Palmeiras.
Carol helped Verdão to win their first-ever Copa Libertadores Femenina in 2022, but mainly as a backup option. On 18 January 2023, she signed for Cruzeiro, but left on 13 December.
On 15 January 2024, Carol was announced at Santos.
Carol represented Brazil at under-20 level in the 2012 and 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
Vitória das Tabocas
Palmeiras
Santos