Rocío Ruiz

For the Spanish swimmer, see Rocío Ruiz (swimmer).

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ruiz and the second or maternal family name is Molinero.
Rocío Ruiz
Personal information
Full name Rocío Ruiz Molinero
Date of birth (1990-04-18) 18 April 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Madrid, Spain[1]
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2010 Atlético Madrid 48 (7)
2010–2012 Rayo Vallecano 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:26, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

Rocío Ruiz Molinero is a Spanish former footballer who played mostly as a defender.

Club career

Ruiz progressed through the academy at Atlético Madrid and played as a defender.[2] In 2010, while still at Atlético, she appeared in El Mundo's "Uno de Seis Millones" special feature.[3] In 2012, following issues with her foot while playing for Rayo Vallecano, she retired from football at the age of 21. She stated her intention to go into coaching and to continue working within football.[4] Her former club Atlético Madrid sent a message of support following the announcement of her retirement, citing her being part of their team that won promotion to the Primera División in 2006 as a career highlight.[5]

International career

As an under-19 international she played in the 2008 U-19 European Championship.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Roci". BDFutbol. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Rocío: 'una buena defensa es el mejor ataque'" (in Spanish). Atlético Madrid. 18 February 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  3. ^ González, Sergio; García, Amaya (8 July 2010). "Rocío Ruiz, jugadora de fútbol". El Mundo (in Spanish). Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  4. ^ Menayo, David (17 April 2012). ""No quiero despedirme del fútbol"". Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  5. ^ "El Club Atlético de Madrid Féminas manda un mensaje de apoyo a la jugadora Rocío Ruiz" (in Spanish). Atlético Madrid. 23 March 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  6. ^ Grafström, Mattias (13 July 2008). "Lively Spain leave on a high". UEFA. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2021.


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