Manuela Pavi

Club career

Paví was born in the village of Pradera in Valle del Cauca Department. She started out playing soccer on boys' teams. She scored a goal in her professional debut for in 2018. She scored five goals in the knockout tournament, second-most behind teammate Catalina Usme, and led the tournament with six assists.

She signed with Brazilian club Atlético Mineiro in January 2023.

In August 2024, Paví signed for West Ham United Women on a three-year contract.

On 20 January 2026, having made a total of 34 appearances for West Ham and finding herself on the fringes of the team's selection during the 2025-26 season, it was announced that Pavi had joined Deportivo Toluca F.C. Femenil, signing a three-year contract.

International career

Paví was first called up to the Colombia senior national team at the age of 18. She did not play at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup due to injury. Paví was called up to the Colombia squad for the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup. In her first tournament for Colombia, she scored a brace against Panama in the opening match of the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup. She was selected to the roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics in France.

International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 21 February 2024 Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, United States 1–0 6–0 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup 2. 2–0 3. 2 June 2024 Estadio Metropolitano de Lara, Barquisimeto, Venezuela 2–0 3–0 Friendly 4. 25 July 2024 Stade de Lyon, Décines-Charpieu, France 2–3 2–3 2024 Summer Olympics