Rocío Ruiz Molinero is a Spanish former

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who played mostly as a defender.

Club career

Ruiz progressed through the academy at

Atlético Madrid Club Atlético de Madrid, Sociedad Anónima Deportiva, S.A.D. (; meaning "Athletic Club of Madrid"), known simply as Atleti in the Spanish-speaking world and commonly referred to at international level as Atlético Madrid, is a Spanish profess ...

and played as a defender. In 2010, while still at Atlético, she appeared in '' El Mundos "Uno de Seis Millones" special feature. In 2012, following issues with her foot while playing for

Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, S.A.D. (), often abbreviated to Rayo (Spanish for "thunderbolt"), is a Spanish professional football club based in Madrid, in the neighbourhood of Vallecas. Rayo was founded on 29 May 1924, and currently compete in La Lig ...

, she retired from football at the age of 21. She stated her intention to go into coaching and to continue working within football. Her former club Atlético Madrid sent a message of support following the announcement of her retirement, citing her being part of their team that won promotion to the Primera División in 2006 as a career highlight.

International career

As an under-19 international she played in the 2008 U-19 European Championship.

References

1990 births Living people Spanish women's footballers Primera División (women) players Atlético Madrid Femenino players Rayo Vallecano Femenino players Women's association football defenders Footballers from Madrid Spain women's youth international footballers {{Spain-women-footy-bio-stub