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Laia

Ballesté

Feb 22, 1999

#14 - Defender

RCD Espanyol Femení

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Laia Ballesté Sciora is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga F club Espanyol. She also holds Swiss citizenship.

Did You Know?

Although born in Spain, Laia holds Swiss citizenship through her mother and has expressed a desire to represent Switzerland internationally. She has earned her first call up in 2025.

Her mother is Swiss, and her family moved to Spain due to her grandfather's health needs, seeking a better climate.

She credits her mother and maternal grandmother as significant influences in her life and football career.

She has a dog named Mango.

She started playing football in her school playground in a small village, playing with boys.

Her childhood idol was Alexia Putellas, whom she watched on Barça TV.

At age 14, she joined her first girls' team.

Best Actions

Goal vs Barcelona

Stats

Year	Club	AP	GL
2024 - present	Espanyol	26	0
2022 - 2024	CD Sporting Club de Huelva	54	5
2021 - 2022	Rayo Vallecano	30	1
2019 - 2021	DUX Logroño	20	0
International Stats
2025 - present	Switzerland	1	0

Team: RCD Espanyol Femení

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