Lola Gallardo facts for kids
![]() Lola Gallardo with Spain in 2018
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | María Dolores Gallardo Núñez | ||
Date of birth | 10 June 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Seville, Spain | ||
Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Atlético Madrid | ||
Number | 1 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
2008–2011 | Sevilla | ||
2011–2012 | Sporting Huelva | 32 | (0) |
2012–2020 | Atlético Madrid | 191 | (0) |
2020–2021 | Lyon | 3 | (0) |
2021– | Atlético Madrid | 35 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2013–2022 | Spain | 38 | (0) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
María Dolores "Lola" Gallardo Núñez is a Spanish professional footballer. She was born on June 10, 1993. Lola plays as a goalkeeper. She plays for Primera División club Atlético Madrid. She also plays for the Spain women's national team.
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Playing for Clubs
Lola Gallardo started her football journey at Sevilla FC. After that, she moved to Sporting Huelva. In 2012, she joined Atlético Madrid. She played there for many years.
In 2020, Lola moved to Lyon in France. Lyon is a very strong team. She played there for one season. Then, in 2021, she returned to Atlético Madrid.
International Career
Lola Gallardo has also played for her country, Spain. She started with the youth national teams.
Youth National Team
In 2010, Lola was recognized for her talent. She was named the best player in the U-17 European Championship. She was also named the best goalkeeper in the U-17 World Cup. These were big achievements for a young player.
Senior National Team
In June 2013, Lola was chosen for the senior Spain squad. This was for the UEFA Women's Euro 2013 tournament. She had already played her first game for the senior team. This was in a friendly match against Denmark.
Lola was part of Spain's team for two FIFA Women's World Cups. She played in the 2015 and 2019 tournaments. She also played in the UEFA Women's Euro 2017.
In September 2022, a group of players, including Lola, decided not to play for the national team. They were unhappy with the head coach at the time. This led to some changes in the team. Most of these players, including Lola, were not part of the team that won the World Cup 11 months later.
Achievements and Awards
Lola Gallardo has won many important titles with her clubs and country.
Club Honours
- Atlético Madrid
- Primera División:
- 2016–17
- 2017–18
- 2018–19
- Copa de la Reina de Fútbol:
- 2016
- Primera División:
- Olympique Lyon
- UEFA Women's Champions League:
- 2019–20
- UEFA Women's Champions League:
International Honours
- Spain
- UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship:
- 2010
- UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship:
Individual Awards
- UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship Golden Player Award: 2010
See also
In Spanish: Lola Gallardo para niños