Victoria Hernández (footballer) explained

Victoria Hernández (born 1958) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a left winger. She is recognized as the first female footballer in Spain to sign a professional contract. She also played in the first official match of the Spain women's national team 1983, having previously played for the unofficial team since 1971. In a deviation from her usual position, she played as a goalkeeper during an 8–1 loss in 1971 against Italy in Turin, as the team's goalkeeper was unable to start due to anxiety caused by the sizeable crowd in attendance.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: "Nunca viví del fútbol, pero lo di todo por jugar". elpais.com.
2. Web site: La huella de Victoria Hernández. marca.com.
3. Web site: Victoria Hernández, homenaje a una pionera precoz del fútbol español. rtve.es.
4. Web site: Historias de Victoria, de futbolista a cerveza. malagahoy.es.
5. Web site: El camino de Victoria Hernández hacia el éxito. panenka.org.
6. Web site: Victoria Hernández, la primera futbolista con contrato en España: "Lo de Alexia Putellas es increíble". cope.es.
7. Web site: Madrid y una deuda pendiente con Muga y Victoria Hernández. as.com.