Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Carla Leite

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 13, 2026

How Carla Leite built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Carla Leite is a French professional basketball player currently playing for the Portland Fire in the WNBA. She was drafted ninth overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2024 WNBA draft. As a professional athlete, her career is focused on playing basketball at the highest level.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2019: Attended Tony Parker Academy

In 2019, Carla Leite began attending Tony Parker Academy while playing for the junior team of Lyon ASVEL.

2021: Played in U17 3x3 European Cup

In 2021, Carla Leite first played internationally at the U17 3×3 European Cup.

2022: U18 French Cup Performance

In 2022, Carla Leite scored 27 points in the finals of the U18 French Cup during a loss to USO Mondeville, gaining attention.

2022: Withdrawal from FIBA U18 Women's European Championship

In 2022, Carla Leite was selected for the FIBA U18 Women's European Championship but had to withdraw due to injury.

2022: Signed Professional Contract with Tarbes

In 2022, following her performance in the French Cup, Carla Leite, at age 18, signed her first professional contract with Tarbes in the Ligue Féminine de Basketball (LFB).

2023: FIBA U20 Women's European Championship

In 2023, Carla Leite competed at the FIBA U20 Women's European Championship, where she averaged 18.4 points and 4.3 assists, helping France win the title over Latvia. Leite was named an all-star and the most valuable player of the tournament.

June 2024: Signed with Villeneuve d'Ascq

In June 2024, Carla Leite signed with Villeneuve d'Ascq.

December 2024: Selected by Golden State Valkyries

On December 6, 2024, Carla Leite was selected by the Golden State Valkyries from the Dallas Wings in the WNBA expansion draft.

2024: Paris Olympics Candidate

In 2024, Carla Leite was on an 18-player candidate list for the Paris Olympics, but she did not make the final 12-player roster.

2024: Selected in WNBA Draft

In 2024, Carla Leite was selected in the first round (ninth overall) of the WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings but chose to remain overseas for the season.