Maria Baska

Maria Baska
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-11-02) 2 November 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Greece
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 Amazones Thesprotias
2018–2019 Proodeftiki Peramatos
2019–2020 Elpides Karditsas
2021 Lokomotiv (Stara Zagora)
2021 Omonia
2022 Lokomotiv (Stara Zagora)
2022 Vllaznia
2023 Trabzonspor
2023–2024 Vllaznia
2024 Asteras Tripolis 15 (4)
International career
2023— Albania 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Maria Baska (Greek: Μαρία Μπάσκα; born 2 November 2000) is a footballer who plays as a striker for Vllaznia. Born in Greece, she is an Albania international.

Early life

Baska is a native of Epirus.[1]

Career

Baska played for Bulgarian side Lokomotiv (Stara Zagora), helping the club win the league.[2] She then played for Cypriot side Omonia, where she was described as "one of the most resounding in the summer transfer window, as she is a particularly remarkable and talented footballer".[3] She played for Albanian side Vllaznia in the UEFA Women's Champions League.[4]

Style of play

Baska mainly operates as a striker and is known for her speed.[5]

Personal life

Baska experienced sexist harassment in her football career, especially in Greece.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Μαρία Μπάσκα: «Κίνητρό μου η αγάπη για το ποδόσφαιρο – Να αγωνιστώ στο υψηλότερο δυνατό επίπεδο»". kingsport.gr. Archived from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Μαρία Μπάσκα: "Πολύ χαρούμενη και περήφανη που το καταφέραμε"". kingsport.gr. Archived from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Μαρία Μπάσκα: «Από την πρώτη στιγμή έδειξαν ότι με πιστεύουν, θέλω να τους δικαιώσω»". ginekio.com. Archived from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Επέστρεψε στην Βλάζνια". womensfootball.gr. Archived from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Maria Baska - Karditsa Sport article".
  6. ^ "Μαρία Μπάσκα: «Εχω ακούσει ουκ ολίγες φορές "πάνε στην κουζίνα σου"»". gazzetta.gr. Archived from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.