Sofia Stefan facts for kids
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Stefan in 2021
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| Date of birth | 12 May 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Padua, Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lb; 9 st 4 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sofia Stefan, born on May 12, 1992, is a talented Italian rugby union player. She plays for Italy's national women's team at an international level. Her main position is scrum-half, but she can also play as a wing or centre.
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Sofia Stefan's Rugby Journey
Sofia grew up near Padua, Italy. She started playing rugby a bit later than some, joining the Valsugana club when she was about 17 years old. She quickly became well-known in Italy for her rugby skills.
Early International Games
Sofia made her first appearance for the Italian women's team in 2011. This was during the 2011 FIRA Women's European Trophy competition. In 2012, she played in the European Championship held in Italy. Her team finished third, after England and France.
Rugby Sevens Success
The next year, Sofia was chosen for the national seven-a-side team. This team competed in the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia. Italy won a silver medal, only losing to Russia in the final match.
Playing in France
In the summer of 2013, Sofia moved to France. She joined the Stade Rennais rugby club while also studying at the Rennes 2 University. She was a very important player for Italy when they qualified for the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup. Italy won four key matches against Wales and Scotland in the Six Nations tournaments of 2015 and 2016. She was one of 28 players chosen for the World Cup in Ireland.
Award-Winning Try
In 2023, Sofia received a special award. She won the International Rugby Players Women's Try of the Year for an amazing try she scored. This happened during a match against Ireland in the Women's Six Nations Championship.
Recent Club and National Team News
Sofia joined the English club, Sale Sharks, for the 2024–25 Premiership Women's Rugby season. She was also named in Italy's squad for the 2025 Women's Six Nations Championship.
