ALBA REDONDO has enjoyed huge success at the 2023 Women’s World Cup and will now represent her country in the final.
The Spanish football player will take on England as part of Jorge Vilda‘s squad at the FIFA tournament.
Who is Alba Redondo?
Alba Redondo is a Spanish professional footballer.
She was born on August 27, 1996 in Albacete, Spain.
According to La Liga‘s official website, the sports star is 169cm tall.
Redondo is in a relationship with girlfriend Cristina Monleón.
Monleón was seen kissing her partner in the stand at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The pair also regularly share pictures of themselves together on social media.
Redondo’s football career began in the youth system of her hometown club Fundación Albacete.
She then worked her way up to play for the senior team.
In June 2019, after scoring 53 goals for Albacete, Redondo signed for Valencian club Levante.
In 2023 it was reported that the club had renewed the striker’s contract until June 2024.
Redondo has been linked to a number of other clubs, such as Real Madrid, but in an August 2023 interview she seemed to put the transfer rumours to rest.
Speaking to The Athletic, Redondo said she feels “at home” at Levante, adding: “It’s been a magnificent season for me in every way”.
The football star has a tattoo on her arm with the phrase: “Arriba los corazones,” which translates to “up with hearts”.
The inking is a tribute to her late uncle, who died in 2003 while serving in the Spanish army.
Redondo can be seen kissing the tattoo every time she scores a goal.
When did Alba Redondo join the Spanish national team?
Redondo made her debut for Spain‘s senior national team in November 2018.
She joined the squad after being spotted by talent scouts.
Redondo was chosen by Spain manager Vilda to be a part of his FIFA Women’s World Cup squad.
The forward scored three goals in four matches at the competition, which was held in Australia and New Zealand.
She scored twice against Zambia and once against Switzerland.
What is Alba Redondo’s salary?
Redondo’s salary has not been disclosed publicly but she is thought to be worth around £300,000.
As well as her football salary, Redondo also earns money from her sponsorship deals.
The star is an ambassador for Puma and can often be seen wearing the Puma Future Ultimate boots.
