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Brazilian artist Luciano D10 released a rap tribute called “Capitã Bruna Benites” in her honour in 2015.

During her time with VV Alkmaar, she played 43 top-flight matches and scored two goals in the Eredivisie Vrouwen

Her family is her biggest athletic inspiration; she credits their sacrifices for allowing her to pursue her professional dreams.

Romaissa holds dual citizenship for both Morocco and the Netherlands, eventually choosing to represent the Atlas Lionesses on the international stage.

Her childhood idols were also Zlatan Ibrahimović and Cristiano Ronaldo.

She was inspired by Ada Hegerberg growing up. She met her as a child and got to play alongside her at Euro 2025.

Before her college and pro career, she was a genuine multi-sport athlete competing for four years in track and field in the javelin and heptathlon.

Her mother secretly filmed one of her first matches and sent the video to her father while he was in Africa, after which he was so impressed that he promised to support her football career fully.

The player she admires most is Lionel Messi.

Robe came through the youth system of Arsenal, one of England’s top clubs, before turning professional.

She fell in love with football because of a voice: Sean Connery narrating the 1982 World Cup documentary G’ole.

Her parents once searched the whole region for football boots in size 25 when she was starting out and she still has those first boots.

Mylena took her first important football steps through the Karanba social project, which helps young players from underserved communities pursue football and education opportunities.

Her idol is Neymar. She likes him for his style of play.

In a documented interview feature, she explained that representing Mexico internationally was one of the most meaningful experiences of her early career.