Deyna Castellanos
Deyna Castellanos
Deyna Castellanos is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Portland Thorns FC and the Venezuela national team.
Deyna in numbers
304
Appearances
143
Goals
2
Trophies
2
Awards
Deyna Castellanos
Portland Thorns FC
She started a foundation that encourages gender equality and helps provide football scholarship for South American girls.
Deyna Castellanos
Portland Thorns FC
She estimates she has about 37 tattoos, a mix of images and phrases.
Deyna Castellanos
Portland Thorns FC
In Venezuela, she is known as Reina Deyna ("Queen Deyna").
Deyna Castellanos
Portland Thorns FC
Castellanos' passion for football began at her brother’s training practice at the age of five.
Deyna Castellanos
Portland Thorns FC
She worked as a studio analyst for NBC and Telemundo at both the 2018 men’s and 2019 women’s FIFA World Cups.
Deyna Castellanos
Portland Thorns FC
Although she did not have many female role models, she idolized Brazilian legend Marta.
Deyna Castellanos
Portland Thorns FC
She enjoys painting and drawing in her spare time, as well as dancing.
Deyna Castellanos
Portland Thorns FC
She studied journalism at Florida State University, where she also learned English and became bilingual.
Deyna Castellanos
Portland Thorns FC
She’s the all-time leading scorer in FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup history (11 goals).
Deyna Castellanos
Portland Thorns FC
She opted not to join the 2020 NWSL Draft, citing a lack of player autonomy, and instead signed directly with Atlético Madrid.
Deyna Castellanos
Portland Thorns FC
Off the field, Deyna enjoys family time and watching movies, especially her favourite show, Friends.
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