Sophie Irène Farafanirina (born 19 April 1992) is a Malagasy footballer who plays as a striker.
Early life edit
Farafanirina started playing football at the age of 13.[1]
Club career edit
Farafanirina played for Malagasy side AS Sabnam, helping the club win the league.[2] She then signed for French side AS Pierrots Vauban Strasbourg, becoming the first Malagasy female player to play abroad.
International career edit
Farafanirina played for the Madagascar women's national football team.[3]
Style of play edit
Farafanirina mainly operates as a striker and is known for her dribbling ability.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Sophie Farafanirina - Kool Saina article".
- ^ "Sophie Farafanirina : La première footballeuse malgache". midi-madagasikara.mg.
- ^ "Sophie Farafanirina - AllAfrica article".
- ^ "Sophie Irène : Quand la persévérance paie". leactualite.mg.
External links edit
- Sophie Farafanirina at FootballDatabase.eu