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Fátima Leyva

b. 1980

Association footballer

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About Fátima Leyva

Born 1980. Fátima Leyva is a Mexican association football player, coach and association football coach.

Fátima Leyva Morán (born 14 February 1980) is a retired Mexica footballer who played for the Mexico women's national football team. She played as a midfielder for the Michigan Chill SC of the WPSL.

Playing career During her international career, Leyva participated at numerous tournaments, namely the CONCACAF (1998), Nike Cup (1998, 2000), World Cup (1999), Pan American Games (1999, 2003) and Copa de Oro (2000) tournaments.

Leyva was the captain of FC Indiana in the W-League. In 2010, she signed for Russian champion Zvezda Perm, where she reunited her former coach Shek Borkowski. During her career with Zvezda Perm, Leyva and her team became runners-up in Russia's professional league. That same season, Zvezda Perm became quarter finalist in the UEFA Champions League.

Leyva's season with Zvezda Perm, drove Russian team FC Zorky Krasnogorsk to sign Leyva for their 2012–2013 season. During that season, FC Zorky became Russian League Champions and UEFA Champions League finalist.

In May 2016, Leyva signed with Michigan Chill SC and was named the team captain.

Broadcasting career After the Mexico national team failed to qualify for the 2003 women's World Cup, she was hired by Univision as a color commentator for its Cup transmissions.

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Fátima Leyva Morán, Fatima Leyva, Fatima Leyva Moran

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Fátima Leyva?

Association footballer

When was Fátima Leyva born?

Fátima Leyva was born on 14 February 1980 in Mexico City.

What is Fátima Leyva's occupation?

Fátima Leyva is an association football player, coach and association football coach.

What nationality is Fátima Leyva?

Fátima Leyva is Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fátima Leyva

· Wikidata: Q5511411

· DBpedia: Fátima Leyva

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