Colombian footballer (born 1997)
In this
Spanish name, the first or paternal
surname is
Caracas and the second or maternal family name is
González.
Daniela Caracas
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Full name |
Daniela Caracas González[1] |
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Date of birth |
(1997-04-25) 25 April 1997 (age 27)[1] |
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Place of birth |
Jamundí, Colombia[1] |
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Height |
1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)[2] |
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Position(s) |
Centre-back |
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Current team |
Espanyol |
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Number |
22 |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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0000–2019 |
Atlético Huila |
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|
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2020–2021 |
Logroño |
32 |
(0) |
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2021– |
Espanyol |
54 |
(2) |
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2018– |
Colombia |
22 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 September 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 July 2023 |
Daniela Caracas González (born 25 April 1997) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga F club Espanyol and the Colombia national team.
International career
Caracas made her senior debut for Colombia during the 2018 Copa América Femenina.
In July 2023, Caracas drew criticism for referring to the Republic of Ireland women's national football team as "little girls" who could "eat shit."[3][4] Irish coach Vera Pauw described Caracas' remarks as shocking.[5] Caracas' comments were made following a friendly match between Colombia and Ireland in advance of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which was abandoned after 20 minutes.[6]
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