Idalia Ester Serrano Franco (born 22 August 1999) is a

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who plays as a

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for college team

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. Born and raised in the United States to Salvadoran parents, she

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for the El Salvador women's national team.

Early life

Serrano was born in

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and raised in Mendota, California.

High school and college career

Serrano has attended the

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in her hometown and the

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, California.

Club career

Serrano is a product of Sacramento United and Santa Clara Sporting in the United States.

International career

Serrano made her senior debut for El Salvador on 19 November 2021.

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