Ana Romero facts for kids
Ana María Romero Moreno, often called Willy, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a midfielder. She was known for her skills on the field and played for many top teams in Spain, including Valencia CF, FC Barcelona, Sevilla FC, Rayo Vallecano, and RCD Espanyol. She also played for Ajax in the Netherlands.
Ana Romero with Ajax in May 2018
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Ana María Romero Moreno | ||
| Date of birth | 14 June 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Seville, Andalusia, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| CD Híspalis | |||
| Sevilla | |||
| 2007–2010 | Rayo Vallecano | ||
| 2010–2013 | Espanyol | 78 | (47) |
| 2013–2015 | Barcelona | 35 | (10) |
| 2015–2016 | Valencia | 18 | (6) |
| 2016–2018 | Ajax | 24 | (2) |
| 2018–2020 | Real Betis | 34 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2007–2012 | Spain | 13 | (7) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 May 2020 | |||
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Club Career
Ana Romero played for several important clubs during her football career. She started her journey in Spain.
Playing for Spanish Teams
After playing for Espanyol, she moved to their local rivals, FC Barcelona, in the summer of 2013. She then joined Valencia CF.
Moving to Ajax
In July 2016, Ana Romero signed with Ajax, a famous club in the Netherlands. She played there for two seasons before returning to Spain. Her last club was Real Betis, where she played until 2020.
Achievements and Trophies
Ana Romero won many important titles with her teams throughout her career.
With Rayo Vallecano
- Primera División (Spanish League): 2008–09, 2009–10
- Copa de la Reina (Queen's Cup): 2008
With RCD Espanyol
- Copa de la Reina (Queen's Cup): 2012
With FC Barcelona
- Primera División (Spanish League): 2013–14, 2014–15
- Copa de la Reina (Queen's Cup): 2014
- Copa Catalunya: 2014
With AFC Ajax
- Eredivisie (Dutch League): 2016–17, 2017–18
- KNVB Cup (Dutch Cup): 2017, 2018
Playing for Spain
Ana Romero was also a member of the Spanish national team. She helped her country win the 2004 Under-19 European Championship. This was a big achievement for her and the team.
International Goals
She scored several goals for the Spanish national team. For example, in November 2011, she scored a late goal against Germany that helped Spain get a 2–2 draw.
See also
In Spanish: Ana Romero para niños
