Before Poliana could play for Houston, she was included in an 18-month residency programme intended to prepare Brazil's national team for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada and the 2016 Rio Olympics.[6]
Poliana made her league debut against Chicago Red Stars on 17 April 2016.[7] She scored her first league goal against Orlando Pride on 4 September 2016, scoring in the 48th minute.[8]
Stjarnan
In July 2015, Poliana agreed to play for Icelandic Úrvalsdeild club Stjarnan in their UEFA Women's Champions League qualifiers the following month.[9] She scored on her league debut against Valur on 6 August 2015, scoring in the 59th minute.[10]
Orlando Pride
On 6 February 2018, Poliana was traded by the Dash to the Orlando Pride for a second-round pick in the 2019 NWSL College Draft.[11] She made her league debut against Utah Royals on 24 March 2018.[12] Poliana was waived at the end of the season having made 10 appearances.
Second spell at São José
During her second spell at the club, Poliana made her league debut against Minas Brasilia on 16 March 2019.[13] She scored her first league goal against Corinthians on 14 August 2019, scoring in the 24th minute.[14]
Corinthians
Poliana made her league debut against Avaí on 13 February 2020.[15]
Third spell at São José
Poliana was announced at São José on 15 Jan 2022.[16] During her third spell at the club, she scored on her league debut against Avaí on 5 March 2022, scoring in the 2nd minute.[17]
Palmeiras
Poliana was announced at Palmeiras on 15 August 2022.[18] She scored on her league debut against Real Ariquemes on 26 February 2023, scoring in the 71st minute.[19]
During her spell at Palmeiras, she became the first women's player to win 5 Libertadores.[20]
Poliana was not included in Brazil's initial squad for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, but received a late call-up when Fabiana withdrew with a thigh injury.[23]
^Marquesi, Sidnei (13 February 2009). "Sou santista desde criancinha" (in Portuguese). Jornal do Pontal. Archived from the original on 16 December 2014. Retrieved 15 December 2014.