Sophie Irène Farafanirina (born 19 April 1992) is a Malagasy footballer who plays as a striker.
Early life
editFarafanirina started playing football at the age of 13.[1]
Club career
editFarafanirina played for Malagasy side AS Sabnam, helping the club win the league.[2] She then signed for French side AS Pierrots Vauban Strasbourg, becoming the first Malagasy female player to play abroad.
International career
editFarafanirina played for the Madagascar women's national football team.[3]
Style of play
editFarafanirina mainly operates as a striker and is known for her dribbling ability.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Sophie Farafanirina - Kool Saina article".
- ^ "Sophie Farafanirina : La première footballeuse malgache". midi-madagasikara.mg.
- ^ "Sophie Farafanirina - AllAfrica article".
- ^ "Sophie Irène : Quand la persévérance paie". leactualite.mg.