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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