Patricia Guijarro

Patricia Guijarro Gutiérrez (born 17 May 1998) is a Spanish professional footballer who primarily plays as a holding or central midfielder for Liga F club Barcelona which she captains and the Spain national team. Mostly deployed as a "number six", she is widely recognised as one of the best deep-lying playmakers in football. Guijarro has played a major role in Spain's most recent youth national team success, making important contributions to their under-17, under-19, and under-20 teams. Most notably, she received the Golden Ball and Golden Boot at the 2018 U-20 World Cup as Spain finished second. Additionally, after her transfer to FC Barcelona Femení from UD Collerense in 2015, she has found both domestic success and European success with the club. Patri was part of the Barcelona squad that reached their first Champions League final in 2019, as well as being integral part of the Barcelona side that won the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League. She scored two goals in the 2023 Champions League final as she won her second Champions League title with Barcelona. Her performances for Spain's youth teams, senior side and Barcelona have made her widely considered one of the best midfielders in the world.

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