Estefanía Simona Botero Granda is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga F club RCD Espanyol.
She began her professional career with Formas Íntimas in Colombia, where she played for four seasons.
In 2018, she moved to Spain, joining Independiente Alcázar, marking the beginning of her European journey.
Simona with her partner.
She comes from Medellín, Colombia.
She started playing football at around six or seven years old.
Simona moved to Spain to pursue her football career due to limited opportunities in Colombia.
Her passion for football comes from her family, especially her mother, who used to be a futsal goalkeeper.
Dancing is one of her favorite hobbies.
She enjoys walking while listening to music, as it helps her disconnect and reflect.
She faced gender discrimination as the only girl in predominantly male football clubs growing up.
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
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2023
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present
|
Espanyol | 37 | 1 |
|
2022
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2023
|
Rayo Vallecano | 28 | 1 |
|
2021
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2022
|
CD Pozoalbense | 15 | 1 |
|
2021
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2022
|
FC Levante Las Planas | 1 | 0 |
|
2020
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2021
|
CE Seagull Badalona | 21 | 1 |
| International Stats | |||
|
2013
-
|
Colombia U17 | 3 | 0 |
