Delphine

Cascarino

May 2, 1997

#20 - Forward

Delphine Cascarino is a French professional football player who plays as a winger or forward for San Diego Wave FC and the France national team.

Did You Know?

Delphine has a twin sister Estelle Cascarino, also a football player, who played alongside her sister at Lyon for some time. Currently she's playing for Juventus.

Her father is Italian and her mother comes from Guadeloupe.

Before transfering to San Diego Wave, Deplhine played for Olympique Lyonnais. She joined the academy already in 2009 at the age of 12, spending almost 10 years of her carreer playing for the French team. Over the years, she has contributed to many goals, achievements and trophies. .

Delphine enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new cultures, and engaging in various sports activities.

Some teammates and fans affectionately call her "Delph" or "Caska," though she’s best known simply for her skill on the field.

She is known to be quite handy in the kitchen. She loves experimenting with recipes and enjoys cooking for her family and friends.

Delphine once mentioned that she resonates with a cheetah because of its speed and grace—qualities she brings to the pitch.

On 25 May 2023, she was out for couple of months after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament.

Her favourite sport apart from football is tennis.

Outside of football, Delphine has a creative side and enjoys art and music. She’s often shared how she likes to sketch or listen to music to relax.

Delphine has a keen eye for fashion and enjoys experimenting with different styles. She’s often seen sporting trendy outfits in her downtime.

News

NWSL transfer: Delphine Cascarino set to join San Diego Wave FC from Olympique Lyon after 2024 Paris Olympics

Aug 23, 2024

Delphine Cascarino San Diego Wave FC

NWSL transfer: Delphine Cascarino set to join San Diego Wave FC from Olympique Lyon after 2024 Paris Olympics

The NWSL transfer window is just days away but that hasn't stopped the deal wheels from spinning. Sources stateside have confirmed to CBS Sports that France international Delphine Cascarino will join San Diego Wave FC after the Olympics. Cascarino is just the latest international figure to join NWSL this year. Several key internationals have joined the league in 2024 and the league will have 56 players represented at the upcoming Olympics. The 27-year-old winger has played for Olympique Lyon since 2009 and is leaving the club after 15 years. She's won 23 titles with the franchise at the domestic level, including in the UEFA Women's Champions League, and scored 45 goals over 223 matches. Lyon recently posted a farewell to the long-time player on their social media channels. The club also posted a farewell from Cascarino to the team and fans where she thanked everyone for her experiences and time with Lyon. Sources further confirmed that Cascarino's contract is set for two and a half years with an option for 2027. She will arrive after the Olympics, pending receipt of her P-1 visa and international transfer certificate and will occupy an international slot on San Diego's roster. Cascarino is currently on international duty with France at the Olympics where the games are being held.

Deplhine's top goals 2023-24 UEFA Women's Champions League

Spectacular goal against Kansas

Delphine just dances with defenders!

Cascarino gets her first in NWSL!

Club Achievements

Division 1 Féminine	8×
Coupe de France	6×
Trophée des Championnes	2×
UEFA Women's Champions League	6×

Awards

FIFA FIFPro Women's World11

1×

IFFHS Women's World Team

1×

UNFP Division 1 Féminine player of the year

1×

UNFP Division 1 Féminine team of the year

3×

Trophées FFF D1 Féminine team of the season

1×

UEFA Women's Champions League final player of the match (2020)

1×

Stats

Year	Club	AP	GL
2024 - present	San Diego Wave	9	2
2015 - 2024	Lyon	134	20
International Stats
2016 - present	France	72	14
2018 -	France WU23	4	3
2016 -	France WU20	8	2
2015 - 2016	France WU19	23	5
2012 - 2013	France WU17	17	0
2012 -	France WU16	5	1