Joana Valente

Midfielder • Age 19

Joana Valente is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a midfielder. She has represented Portugal at youth level.

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Fun Facts about Joana

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She spent five years at Estoril playing alongside boys before Benfica invited her to join the club.

Benfica has long been her “club of the heart” and turning down its invitation was never really an option. Her childhood ambition was to reach Benfica’s first team.

Cristiano Ronaldo was the first name she gave when asked about her football idols.

In women's football, Kika Nazareth was her biggest idol.

She believes improving conditions for women's players come with responsibility too. Her view is that when players are given the same opportunities and facilities, they should respond by producing results.