Norma Palafox

Norma Luz Irene Duarte Palafox (born 14 October 1998), known as Norma Duarte or Norma Palafox, is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga MX Femenil club Juárez.

Club career Guadalajara On 3 May 2017, Palafox made her debut for Guadalajara in a 6–1 loss to Pachuca in the Copa MX Femenil. On 29 July, she made her first Liga MX Femenil appearance in a 3–0 home victory against Atlas. On 3 September, she scored her first goal in a 6–0 win over Santos Laguna. Palafox finished the 2017 Apertura with 8 goals in 18 total appearances. Upon finishing she returned to the team signing a new contract. In 2021 she left the team to play in Telemundo's Exatlon United States.

Pachuca On 20 December 2020, Palafox was transferred to Pachuca.

Atlas On 21 June 2022, Palafox was signed by Atlas.

International career Youth national teams On 27 November 2017, Palafox received her first call-up to the under-20 national team. She was part of the team that won the 2018 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship. She made one appearance in the tournament in a 2–1 loss to the United States on 23 January 2018.

Career statistics Club .

Honors and awards Guadalajara Liga MX Femenil: Apertura 2017

Individual Liga MX Femenil Team of The Season: Apertura 2017

Mexico U20 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship: 2018

Personal life Palafox hails from Huatabampo, Sonora.