Luiz, Oscar, Ramires and... Ester! Meet Chelsea's new Brazilian midfielder

Chelsea have signed the first Brazilian ever to play in the FA Women's Super League - Ester Aparecida dos Santos.

She has been capped 56 times by her country and finished as a runner up in the 2007 World Cup and 2008 Summer Olympics, as well as appearing in the London 2012 Games.

Ester's position is defensive midfield and began she as a child playing in her neighbourhood near the Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport.

Join the team: Ester with David Luiz (left), Oscar (right) and Ramires

On the ball: Ester plays for Brazil and has been capped 56 times

After being signed for Clube Atletico Juventus, she moved to Santos FC and then CEPE-Caxias in Rio de Janeiro.

She later moved back to Santos, winning the Copa Libertadores Femenini in 2009 and 2010 before leaving to play in Russia, at WFC Rossiyanka in 2012.



She said: 'I'm delighted to be here at Chelsea and looking forward to the season. I feel at home already and am very happy to play for such a big club.'



Her compatriot David Luiz added: ‘Ester is a great signing for Chelsea Ladies and it’s fantastic for us to see another great player at Chelsea Football Club. I’d like to welcome her to the Chelsea family.

At home: Luiz says her Brazilian flair will be welcome in the FA WSL

'Ester will bring a wealth of experience to the squad and plenty of Brazilian flair!

'The ladies have a really strong squad and an exciting season ahead which starts this weekend with a game against Birmingham.’