Ana María Catalá
# Ana María Catalá

Ana María Catalá Fernández (born 20 July 1993), also known as Anama, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a defender for Rayo Vallecano.

## Personal life

Catalá initially played football from the age of six during school breaks and has experienced sexism as a female footballer. Outside of her football career, she studies at the School of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (INEF).

## Playing career

Catalá scored the decisive penalty for Spain in the shootout of the 2010 U-17 European Championship final against Ireland.

In June 2020, Madrid CFF announced the departures of 12 players, including Catalá. In October 2020, it was announced that she would join Rayo Vallecano, the club that she had previously left to join Madrid CFF in the summer of 2016.

