Laura del Río

Spanish footballer and national team player

Laura del Río - Spanish footballer and national team player
Born

February 5th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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A prominent footballer, played as a forward and was part of the Spanish women's national team. Had a career that spanned over a decade and included stints at several professional clubs. Contributed significantly to the teams played for with notable performances. Her technical skills and goal-scoring ability were key components of her play style.

Represented Spain in multiple international tournaments

Played for clubs such as Atlético Madrid and FC Barcelona

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