Jennifer Leiva Explained

Jennifer Leiva
Fullname:Jennifer Cristiana Leiva Medrano
Birth Date:10 November 1991
Position:Midfielder
Nationalyears1:2009
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2010
Nationalcaps2:6
Nationalgoals2:0
Manageryears1:2013
Managerclubs1:Nicaragua Women (assistant coach)
Ntupdate:1 August 2010.

Jennifer Cristiana Leiva Medrano (born 10 November 1991) is a Nicaraguan football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. She has been a member of the Nicaragua women's national team.

International career

Leiva capped for Nicaragua at senior level during the 2010 CONCACAF Women's World Cup Qualifying qualification and the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games.

Managerial career

In 2012, Leiva was found to have a brain tumor. She consequently retired from her playing career and by 2013 she was the assistant coach of the Nicaragua women's national team.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jennifer Leiva, ejemplo de superación y talento. Jennifer Leiva, an example of self-improvement and talent. es. Sólo Fútbol Femenino. Andrés. Pérez. 15 April 2013. 30 May 2021.