Smilla Vallotto (born 23 March 2004) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for

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in Damallsvenskan. Raised in Norway, she plays for the Switzerland national team.

Early life

Vallotto was born in Geneva, Switzerland, to a Swiss-Italian father and Norwegian mother. She grew up in the Norwegian city of

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, being able to speak four languages. Vallotto played youth football with local clubs Forus og Gausel IL and Hinna IL, before moving to Viking.

Club career

Viking and Stabæk

In 2019, Vallotto made her debut in senior football for Viking in the Second Division, the domestic third tier. She made six league appearances for the club at age 15, being regarded as a prospect. Ahead of the 2020 season, Vallotto moved to Stabæk. On 3 July 2021, she made her debut in

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, the domestic top tier, in a 0–4 loss against

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. In 2022, Vallotto established herself as an important player for Stabæk, that finished 4th in the table.

Hammarby IF

On 16 August 2023, Vallotto transferred to

in the Swedish Damallsvenskan, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract. On 1 September, she made her debut for the club in a 3–0 away win against

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, coming on as a substitute and scoring the last goal of the game. The club won the

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, claiming its second Swedish championship after 38 years, with Vallotto making nine league appearances.

International career

She was eligible to represent Switzerland, Italy, and Norway internationally. In 2023, Vallotto made her debut for the Switzerland national team.

International goals

Style of play

Vallotto mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for her ability to create attacking opportunities.

Honours

Hammarby IF Svenska Cupen 2023 * Damallsvenskan:

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Vallotto, Smilla Living people 2004 births Swiss women's footballers Switzerland women's international footballers Swiss people of Italian descent Swiss people of Norwegian descent Women's association football midfielders Stabæk Fotball Kvinner players Hammarby Fotboll (women) players Toppserien players Damallsvenskan players