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8 things to know about Mariona Caldentey

A dynamic Spanish midfielder and proven winner, Mariona Caldentey has consistently excelled on the international stage but how well do you know the latest summer signing?

Get to know our new number 8 with eight facts about her career so far.

Family influences

Born on March 19, 1996 in Felanitx, Mallorca, Mariona's love for football was inevitable.

"I wanted to play football almost as long as I can remember. It was something we experienced a lot at home," she told Spanish newspaper, Marca. That family influence was particularly strong through her father, Miguel Angel Caldentey - a football coach and president of their local team, CE Felanitx.