Kerolin Nicoli, whose full name is Kerolin Nicoli Israel Ferraz, is a Brazilian professional football player. She is a part of the Brazilian National Team and plays as a forward for the forward for Women's Super League club Manchester City. Kerolin is good at what she does, receiving the title 'NWSL Most Valuable Player with the Courage' two years ago, as well as being named the breakout female player in the Brasileirão by the Brazilian Football Confederation (BFC).
Ferraz began her football career at the Valinhos Futebol Clube, a group that was coached by Ana Lúcia Gonçalves. She started playing with Guarani FC in 2016 and was then sent over to Corinthians/Audax. In 2018, she was named "Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino" at the end of the season.
Kerolin Nicoli's talent and skills shone and made her one of the most sought-after female football players in her country, including other international countries, such as France and China.
Kerolin Nicoli's name made headlines after her ex-girlfriend, Rafaela Del Bianchi, passed away due to a car accident at the age of 27.
How did Kerolin Nicoli pay tribute to her ex-girlfriend, Rafaela Del Bianchi?
Kerolin Nicoli took to Instagram to share the sad news of Rafaela Del Bianchi's passing. Nicoli and Bianchi were together for a year or so. This was three years ago.
Kerolin shared two posts on Instagram. The first included a few photos of herself with Bianchi and her daughter, Julia. Nicoli wrote:
"It's blackkkk... The sky is partying right now! I love you and I'll love you forever, thank you for being a light in times when I needed it to be, thank you for be tough when I needed you to, thank you so much. I am proud of you of the woman you are, the MOTHER you are, dreamer, fighter! You inspired me a lot Like we talked about and it will always be like this, I love you forever, FOREVER."
She also expressed her love for Bianchi's daughter, saying:
"And of your little cutie, now more than anything, she'll be ours, I'll take care of you and us. I love you for eternity. my angel! I don't understand God's plan but I will trust that He has the best things."
In another recent post, she uploaded a video montage of herself and Rafaela. She captioned the post:
"Even though we know that one day life will end, we are never prepared to lose someone. Today heaven gained a piece of what I loved most on Earth. It hurts to know that I can't hug you anymore, but I feel you in every silence, in every good memory. Nothing will erase what we live Our love doesn't end here — it's just moved places."
Kerolin Nicoli's tribute to Rafaela Del Bianchi was heartfelt and deeply emotional. She shared her love, gratitude, and pain, remembering the moments they spent together and the bond they shared. Though Rafaela is gone, Kerolin's words show that their love and memories will stay with her forever.