Celeste Espino
Celeste Maryel Espino Mendoza is a Mexican footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. She represents Mexico at the senior international level.
Did You Know?
Her favorite way to prepare for a big match is by listening to music that helps her find a balance between calm and focus.
She is known for her mental resilience, having successfully returned to top form after a significant knee injury (ACL) sidelined her for most of 2023.
Celeste spent her early childhood practicing a variety of sports, including volleyball, taekwondo, and even ballet, before ultimately deciding to pursue football.
Her father has been a significant influence on her career, often telling her that professional football is "not a race of speed, but of resistance."
She is known for her height, standing at roughly 1.81 meters, which makes her a formidable presence in the air during set pieces.
Club Achievements
| Liga MX Femenil | 1× |
| Campeón de Campeones Femenil | 1× |
| CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship Runner-up | 1× |
Awards
Stats
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2019
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present
|
Guadalajara (Chivas) | 65 | |
| International Stats | |||
|
2024
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present
|
Mexico (Senior) | 5 | |
|
2021
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2022
|
Mexico U20 | 8 | |
|
2019
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2020
|
Mexico U17 | 4 | |
