Belén Aquino Moreira (born 1 February 2002) is a Uruguayan professional

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who plays as a

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, winger, or striker for Brazilian Série A1 club

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and the Uruguay women's national team.

Early life

Aquino was born in 2002 in the

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barrio of

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, Uruguay.

Education

Aquino attended university in

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, Uruguay.

Career

Aquino started her career with Uruguayan side Colón.

Style of play

Aquino operates as a midfielder, winger, or striker, and is right-footed. She has received comparisons to Uruguay international

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Personal life

Aquino is the daughter of Uruguayan journalist Pablo Aquino. She has a brother.

International goals

References

External links

Belén Aquino
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