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Carmen

Menayo

Apr 14, 1998

# - Defender

Atlético Madrid

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Carmen Menayo Montero is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Atlético Madrid.

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She is a versatile player. During her career, she played as centre-back, left-back, winger or forward

Her current partner is Carlota Encinas

Her former partner was Lola Gallardo, also footballer

She represented Spain on various youth levels from Under 16 to Under 20. On the youth international level, she played more than 50 matches combined

She made her debut in the Primera División (Spain 1st league) for Santa Teresa on 7 September 2014, at the age of 16

In the summer of 2018, the Extremaduran Football Federation produced a documentary about Menayo's career

In the 2020-21 preseason, Menayo injured her ACL and missed most of the season. She returned to the pitch in May 2021

In 2021, she signed long-term contract with Atlético Madrid until 2025

In January 2022, the commemorative plaque was installed on the promenade of the Atlético Madrid club legends, as Menayo played more than 100 games for Atlético

She had started study physiotherapy but later changed her studies for Physical Activity and Sports Sciences

Club Achievements

Primera División	3×
Supercopa de España	1×
Copa de la Reina	1×
UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship	1×
UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship	1×

Stats

Year	Club	AP	GL
2016 -	Atlético Madrid	142	5
2014 - 2016	Santa Teresa	57	1
International Stats
2016 - 2018	Spain WU20	10	1
2015 - 2017	Spain WU19	22	4
2013 - 2015	Spain WU17	22	2
2011 - 2012	Spain WU16