Andreia Norton

Midfielder • Age 30 • #8

Andreia Alexandra Norton is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. She represents Portugal at senior international level and has also represented the country at youth level.

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Fun Facts about Andreia

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Her childhood nickname is Ananás (Pineapple). It comes from her big, curly hair, which she ties up when playing.

She nearly missed her First Communion because of football. When a match clashed with the religious ceremony, she insisted on playing the first half before attending.

She once dreamed of playing for Barcelona. When she joined the Spanish club in 2015, putting on the shirt for the first time brought her to tears.

She was the only girl in her youth team. From the age of seven to twelve, she played alongside boys at Clube Desportivo do Furadouro.

She was also talented at athletics. Her performances in school cross-country and sprint competitions attracted attention, but football remained her priority.