The full-time job combined with games in the semi-professional Portuguese women's league - and in the national team - is close to the memory.
Especially as Portugal begins to be seen more and more on the international stage.
- All boys and girls from Portugal dream of reaching this level, to be active on this platform, Rebelo says to SVT Sport.
"Hard work"
In 2018, she joined Benfica, where she plays everyday.
The A national team debut came as early as 2009, long before she could support herself in football.
Today, the 33-year-old has made over 100 international appearances for Portugal and is now, after receiving Russia's place in the championship, facing a possible promotion from the group in the European Championships on Sunday.
- With hard work and determination, I got things to change.
Now I have and will face Sweden in a European Championship, says the player.
"Must be in the best shape"
She sees that the nation's women's football has taken a big step forward.
- Today there are more women's teams in Portugal, and other nations have begun to gain respect for our national team.
The defender has great respect for Sweden as resistance.
- Sweden are favorites, even to win the European Championships.
They are very difficult to meet and ranked highest in this championship.
- Portugal and all other teams that face Sweden must be in the best possible shape to win.