Vanessa Gimbert, red-and-white character

The recently finished 18/19 season has left in the red-and-white memory several unforgettable images: The epic cup play-off against Betis, the packed stadium at San Mames for the Cup, the 25,000 red-and-white souls against Levante… It was precisely in this last match that Vanessa Gimbert assumed an exceptional importance thanks to her two goals.

The player from Bergara has played her sixth season with Athletic Club this year, playing a total of 189 matches to this date, in which she has scored 34 goals. With almost 39 years old, Vanessa Gimbert has taken part at all the matches played by Athletic Club in the last two seasons. Throughout her career, injuries have respected Vanesa Gimbert, something which, together with her extensive football experience, makes the central a key piece both in the team’s game and in the wisdom she brings to Lezama’s dressing room.

In the following link you can learn more about Vanesa Gimbert, who explains the ins and outs of being an elite footballer.