About Ana Carmona Ruiz
Lived 1908 – 1940 (aged 31–32). Ana Carmona Ruiz was a Spanish association football player.
Ana Carmona Ruiz (1908–1940) was a Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder. She was nicknamed "Nita" and "Veleta". In the 1920s, she dressed up as a male to be able to play on male football teams. She played successfully for a while, but when she was discovered to be a woman, she was attacked and punished with house arrest.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ana Carmona Ruiz?
Spanish association football player
When was Ana Carmona Ruiz born?
Ana Carmona Ruiz was born on 16 May 1908 in Barrio de Capuchinos.
When did Ana Carmona Ruiz die?
Ana Carmona Ruiz died in 1940 in Málaga.
What was Ana Carmona Ruiz's occupation?
Ana Carmona Ruiz was an association football player.
What nationality was Ana Carmona Ruiz?
Ana Carmona Ruiz was Spanish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ana Carmona (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ana Carmona Ruiz. https://biography.guide/ana-carmona-ruiz/
MLA: "Ana Carmona Ruiz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ana-carmona-ruiz/.
Chicago: "Ana Carmona Ruiz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ana-carmona-ruiz/.
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