Vanina Ailen Preininger is an Argentine footballer who plays as a midfielder. She has represented Argentina at youth and senior international level.
She made her senior debut for San Lorenzo at only 13 years old after progressing through the club’s youth system.
Her senior Argentina debut came against Brazil on April 17, 2021.
Before focusing exclusively on football, she also competed in futsal and won titles while playing for San Lorenzo.
A teacher spotted her talent and encouraged her to attend trials at San Lorenzo, helping launch her football journey.
Vanina Preininger is a mother and has spoken publicly about balancing motherhood with a professional football career.
As a single mother, Preininger credits her mother Clarisa and her family for helping her balance elite football and raising her daughter, especially during Argentina national-team camps.
| Argentina Primera División A | 3× |
| Argentina Copa de la Liga | 1× |
| Argentina Copa Federal | 1× |
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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present
|
São Paulo | 9 | 0 |
|
2022
-
2024
|
Boca Juniors | 10 | 0 |
|
2020
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2022
|
UAI Urquiza | 3 | 0 |
| International Stats | |||
|
2021
-
present
|
Argentina W | 29 | 0 |