Who is footballer Jennifer Hermoso?

JENNIFER HERMOSO is one of the most respected and revered strikers in women’s football.

The athlete, who is famous for her time playing for Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, is part of Spain‘s squad at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Who is Jennifer Hermoso?

Jennifer Hermoso is a Spanish professional footballer.

She was born May 9, 1990 in Madrid, Spain.

Hermoso is the granddaughter of former Atlético Madrid goalkeeper Antonio Hernández.

She began her football career with Atlético Madrid’s youth squads and eventually joined the senior team.

Hermoso left the club in 2010 and signed with Madrid-based club Rayo Vallecano.

In 2013 she joined a club outside of Spain for the first time, signing for Swedish side Tyreso FF.

Hermoso moved to Barcelona at the end of the 2013–14 season, where she stayed until she transferred to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.

The star made a brief return to Atlético Madrid in 2018 and then made another return, this time to Barcelona, in 2019.

In June 2022, it was confirmed that Hermoso had signed a deal with Liga MX Femenil club CF Pachuca.

As of August 2023, Hermoso is thought to be the all-time top scorer for both Barcelona and Spain.

She scored 181 goals in 224 appearances for Barcelona and has scored 42 goals for her country,

When did Jennifer Hermoso join the Spanish national team?

Hermoso made her debut for the Spanish national team in 2011, after spending time in the under-19 squad.

She has since represented her country at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2013, the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

In September 2022 fifteen of Spain’s players threatened to quit if manager Jorge Vilda was not fired.

The stars wrote letters to Spain’s football federation, complaining about the coach’s conduct.

Hermoso was not one of the players named as sending a letter but she did address the incident on social media.

In a statement posted on Twitter, Hermoso wrote: “I want to publicly express my support for all my colleagues who a few days ago decided to communicate their position.

“Not only do I understand your reasons, but I have also experienced many of the feelings and concerns you have communicated.”

She added: “These last few days, without a doubt, have been some of the most difficult that I have lived as a professional footballer and as a member of the Spanish national team.”

What is Jennifer Hermoso’s salary?

Hermoso is one of the highest-paid women’s footballers in the world, with a reported salary of around £390,000 per year.

The star’s net worth is thought to be around £4million.

As well her player’s salary, Hermoso earns money through a variety of sponsorships and brand deals.

She has worked with brands like Coca-Cola in the past.