Lorena Bocanegra facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lorena Bocanegra Sánchez | ||
| Date of birth | 4 May 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Seville, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2011 | Sevilla | ||
| 2011–2013 | Sporting de Huelva | ||
| 2013 | Carmelitas | ||
| 2014–2015 | Sevilla | 13 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Lorena Bocanegra Sánchez, born on May 4, 1993, is a talented Spanish athlete. She is known as a futsal player and used to play football (soccer). Lorena mainly played as a midfielder in her football career.
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Lorena's Football Journey
Lorena Bocanegra started playing football when she was just six years old. She played as a midfielder for several teams during her football career. These teams included Sevilla, Sporting de Huelva, and Carmelitas. When she was 18, Lorena was invited to train with the Spanish national under-19 team. This special training took place at La Ciudad del Fútbol, a famous football complex.
Lorena's Futsal Career
After her football career, Lorena Bocanegra switched to futsal. Futsal is a version of football played indoors on a smaller court. Her first futsal club was Città di Sora e Ceprano, which played in the top league in Italy.
Playing in Spain's Top Futsal League
Lorena later joined the Spanish futsal club Guadalcacín. This team played in the Primera División Femenina de Futsal. This is the highest level of women's futsal in Spain. Lorena became the captain of the Guadalcacín team.
Overcoming Injuries and Challenges
During the 2018–19 season, Lorena faced a challenge. She injured her knee in the very first game and needed surgery. This meant she missed most of that season while she recovered. Even after her team, Guadalcacín, moved down to a lower league in July 2019, Lorena showed her loyalty. She signed a new contract to stay with the club.
See also
In Spanish: Lorena Bocanegra para niños
