Ana Romero

Ana María Romero Moreno (born 14 June 1987), commonly known as Willy, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a midfielder. She previously represented several teams in Spain's Primera División, including Valencia CF, FC Barcelona, Sevilla FC, Rayo Vallecano and RCD Espanyol.

Club career

Romero left Espanyol for local rivals FC Barcelona in summer 2013. After moving on to Valencia CF, she signed for Ajax in July 2016.

Honours Rayo Vallecano Primera División: 2008–09, 2009–10 Copa de la Reina: 2008

RCD Espanyol Copa de la Reina: 2012

FC Barcelona Primera División: 2013–14, 2014–15 Copa de la Reina: 2014 Copa Catalunya: 2014

AFC Ajax Eredivisie: 2016–17, 2017–18 KNVB Cup: 2017, 2018

International career

She is a member of the Spanish national team and a holder of the 2004 Under-19 European Championship. In November 2011, medical student Romero scored a late goal to force a 2–2 draw with Germany in Motril.

International goals Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 3 May 2008 La Ciudad del Fútbol, Las Rozas de Madrid 2–0 6–1 UEFA Women's Euro 2009 qualifying 2. 6–1 3. 19 September 2009 Centenary Stadium, Ta' Qali 0–6 0–13 4. 0–11 5. 0–13 6. 24 November 2011 Estadio Escribano Castilla, Motril 2–2 2–2 UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying 7. 15 February 2012 San Lázaro, Santiago de Compostela 4–1 4–1 Friendly

Personal life She is in a relationship with Merel van Dongen. They are engaged since December 2021.