Daniela Caracas

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.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Caracas and the second or maternal family name is González.

Daniela Caracas

Caracas with Colombia in 2019
Personal information
Full name	Daniela Caracas González[1]
Date of birth	(1997-04-25) 25 April 1997 (age 27)[1]
Place of birth	Jamundí, Colombia[1]
Height	1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)[2]
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Espanyol
Number	22
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
0000–2019	Atlético Huila
2020–2021	Logroño	32	(0)
2021–	Espanyol	54	(2)
International career‡
2018–	Colombia	22	(0)
Medal record Women's football Representing  Colombia Copa América Femenina Runner-up 2022 Colombia Pan American Games 2019 Lima Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 September 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 July 2023

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]

References

1. Daniela Caracas at Soccerway
2. "Lista de Salida" (PDF). wrsd.lima2019.pe. 3 August 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 August 2019.
3. McCadden, Mark (14 July 2023). ""Let them eat s**t!" - Colombia player launches attack on Ireland after friendly abandoned". The Irish Mirror. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
4. McCarry, Patrick (14 July 2023). ""Let them eat shit!" - Colombian player blasts Ireland as game abandoned after Denise O'Sullivan injury". Sports Joe. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
5. Pyne, Anthony (15 July 2023). "Vera Pauw: The players feared for their bodies". RTÉ. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
6. "Ireland players 'feared for their bodies' in abandoned Colombia friendly". The Guardian. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.

External links

• Daniela Caracas at BDFútbol