Salma Celeste Paralluelo Ayingono, known as Salma Paralluelo, is a versatile and talented Spanish professional footballer. Playing as a left winger for Liga F club Barcelona and the Spain national team, she has established herself as a dynamic and skilled player on the pitch.
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- Full Name: Salma Celeste Paralluelo Ayingono
- Stage Name: Salma Paralluelo
- Date of birth: November 13, 2003
- Age: 20 years old
- Place of birth: Zaragoza, Spain
- Nationality: Spanish
- Occupation: Soccer player
- Height: 1.74m
- Parents: Diosdada Ayingono and Jaime Paralluelo
- Siblings: José Jaime and Lorenzo
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Salma Paralluelo was born on November 13, 2003, in Zaragoza, Spain. She was raised by her parents, Diosdada Ayingono and Jaime Paralluelo, and grew up with her two siblings, both of whom are footballers – José Jaime and Lorenzo. Although Paralluelo’s educational background is not widely known to the media, her ethnicity is Spanish and her religion is Christian.
Career
Paralluelo is a promising young footballer who has had an impressive start to her career. Originally from Zaragoza, Spain, she began her professional journey with local club Zaragoza CFF before moving to Villarreal.
Her outstanding performances attracted the attention of the Spain national team and she has represented her country at youth level, winning the 2018 UEFA U-17 Championship and the 2018 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
In 2022, Paralluelo signed for powerhouse FC Barcelona, where she continued to showcase her talent. In the 2023-24 season, she scored four goals in a memorable 7-1 away win over Real Sociedad and became one of Barcelona’s top scorers in all competitions, despite ultimately missing out on the league’s Pichichi trophy. Her maturity as a player was evident, with her performances in more difficult matches showing marked improvement.
Paralluelo’s popularity was further cemented when she made her debut for the Spanish national team in November 2022, scoring a hat-trick in a 7–0 friendly win over Argentina. Her performances earned her a place in Spain’s squad for the 2023 FIFA World Cup, where she made a significant impact.
In the quarter-final against the Netherlands, Paralluelo scored the winning goal in a 2–1 win after extra time, helping Spain reach the semi-finals of the World Cup for the first time in their history. She went on to score another crucial goal in Spain’s 2–1 semi-final win over Sweden, securing her team’s place in the World Cup final.
Awards and nominations
Prize
- FIFA Women’s World Cup Best Young Player Award: 2023
- MVP at the Euro 2018 U-17 Women’s Final
- MVP at the 2022 U-20 Women’s World Cup
- Third place at the 2023 Golden Ball
Nomination
- Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year: 2024
Social media
- Instagram Name: @salmaparalluelo
- Facebook name: Salma Paralluelo
- Twitter Username: @SalmaParalluelo
Personal life
Paralluelo, a young professional, is primarily focused on her growing career rather than romantic relationships. Based on available information, she is currently single and there is no indication that she has been in any previous relationships or has children.
Net worth
Paralluelo’s estimated net worth is believed to be between $1 million and $5 million. This significant net worth can largely be attributed to her successful and prolific soccer career.
