Danna Pesántez

Danna Melissa Pesántez Carmona (born 29 August 2003) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Brasileirão Feminino club Red Bull Bragantino and the Ecuador women's national team.

Early life

Pesántez is a native of Cuenca, Ecuador.

Club career

In 2022, Pesántez signed for Argentine side UAI Urquiza, where she was regarded as one of the club's most important players.

International career

Pesántez has represented Ecuador internationally at youth level at the 2020 South American Under-20 Women's Football Championship.

Style of play

Pesántez is left-footed.

International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 24 February 2024 Estadio Charrúa, Montevideo, Uruguay 1–0 3–1 Friendly 2. 2–0 3. 28 October 2024 Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador 1–0 1–2 4. 22 February 2025 2–3 2–3 5. 28 June 2025 2–0 4–0 6. 3–0

Personal life

Pesántez has an older brother and a younger sister.