Ona Batlle (Vilassar de Mar, 1999) is a leading figure in a generation of players who are taking women’s football to new heights, thanks to their achievements and social activism. The national team and Barcelona player recognizes that significant progress has been made, but there is still work to be done. While the Barça defender is known for her discretion and has a large social media following, she prefers to keep her professional and personal lives separate. However, in an interview with MARCA at Futbol Emotion, she opens up about her more personal side: her beginnings in skating, the pivotal role of her brother, and her experience playing with boys…
Ona Batlle (Vilassar de Mar, 1999) is a leading figure in a generation of players who are elevating women's football to another level thanks to their titles and social activism. The footballer for the national team and Barcelona is aware that significant strides have been made, but that there is still work to be done. The Barça player is a discreet individual with a large following on social media, but she prefers to keep her sporting and personal life separate. However, the defender, speaking to MARCA at Futbol Emotion, reveals a more intimate side: her beginnings in skating, the key and vital role of her brother, her experience playing with boys...
"Playing with boys taught me the aggressiveness needed to compete."
"Playing with boys instilled in me that aggressiveness when it comes to competing."