Personal Details :
- Full Name: Raquel Benetti
- Also Known As: Raquel Freestyle
- Date of Birth: February 9, 1987
- Place of Birth: São Paulo, Brazil
- Occupation: Model, Freestyle Footballer
- Started Playing Soccer: Age 8
- Youth Team: Corinthians Women’s Youth Team
- Social Media Followers: Over 3.6 million on TikTok
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @raquelbenetti
- Twitter: @raquelbenetti
- YouTube: Raquel Benetti
- TikTok: @raquelfreestyle
Career Overview :
- Early Football Involvement: Began playing soccer at age 8; played for the Corinthians women’s youth team and the Olympic Center team. Source: pt.wikipedia.org
- Modeling Career: Started modeling in 2009 to fund campaigns and events. Source: pt.wikipedia.org
- Freestyle Football Breakthrough: Gained fame in 2016 with a viral video of juggling in high heels. Source: eastmojo.com
- International Recognition: Represented Brazil at the 2015 Wass Freestyle Cup, the only female Brazilian participant. Source: pt.wikipedia.org
- Brand Collaborations: Partnered with brands like Nike, VISA, and Visit Qatar. Source: worldclassfreestyle.com
- Guinness World Record: Set a record for 10 hours of continuous juggling, totaling over 62,000 touches. Source: pt.wikipedia.org
- Influencer Status: Accumulated over 3.6 million followers on TikTok. Source: famousbirthdays.com
- Media Appearances: Featured in commercials for “Top Gun: Maverick” and collaborated with freestyle legends like Melody Donchet. Source: pt.wikipedia.org
- Rejection of Milan Offer: Declined a proposal from AC Milan to focus on her freestyle career. Source: sportbuzz.com.br
Personal Life & Interests :
- Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil.
- Started playing soccer at a young age and is passionate about the sport.
- Known for blending athleticism with glamour in her career.
- Enjoys inspiring young women and promoting female participation in sports.
- Active on social media platforms, engaging with fans and followers worldwide.
- Committed to fitness, freestyle football, and empowering others through her skills.
Net Worth :
- Estimated Net Worth (2025): Between $1 million and $1.5 million USD
- Primary Income Sources: YouTube channel “Raquel Freestyle,” Instagram, TikTok, brand partnerships, and public appearances
- YouTube Channel: Over 3.2 million subscribers and 580.9 million total views as of June 2025
- Estimated Annual YouTube Earnings: Between $130,000 and $234,000 USD, based on ad revenue and sponsorships
- Additional Income Streams: Collaborations with brands like Nike and Visit Qatar, as well as event performances and media appearances
Awards & Achievements :
- Guinness World Record: Longest time continuously controlling a football (female) – 10 hours, 22 minutes, 8 seconds. Achieved on July 2, 2022, in São Paulo, Brazil. Raquel trained intensively for 7 months to surpass the previous record of 8 hours and 24 minutes held by Claudia Martins. Source: Guinness World Records
- Wass Freestyle Cup 2015: Only female Brazilian representative invited to this prestigious freestyle football competition. Source: pt.wikipedia.org
- TikTok Awards 2021: Winner of the “Joga y joga” category, recognizing her influence and content in the freestyle football community. Source: pt.wikipedia.org
- World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA): Recognized as one of the top female freestylers globally, performing at major events and representing Brazil internationally. Source: worldclassfreestyle.com
- Feet ‘N’ Tricks Freestyle Connect Africa 2023: Invited to perform at this international freestyle football event in Cairo, showcasing her skills alongside other global talents. Source: pulsesports.co.ke
Fun Facts :
- Raquel is known as “Raquel Freestyle” for her exceptional football juggling skills.
- She once juggled a football for over 10 hours straight, setting a Guinness World Record.
- Her viral 2016 video showed her performing freestyle football tricks while wearing high heels.
- Before fame, she played for the Corinthians women’s youth soccer team.
- She turned down an offer from AC Milan to focus on her freestyle career.
- Raquel has collaborated with major brands like Nike and VISA.
- She inspires millions worldwide as both an athlete and influencer.


