Emma Tovar
American footballer
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Emma Rose Valenzuela Tovar (Spanish: [toˈβaɾ];[3] born 4 December 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or a defender for A-League Women club Perth Glory.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Emma Rose Valenzuela Tovar[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 December 2003[2] | ||
| Place of birth | San Jose, California, United States | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Perth Glory | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018–2021 | California Thorns FC | ||
| 2022–2025 | Valencia | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2025 | Valencia B | 70 | (7) |
| 2022–2025 | Valencia | 8 | (0) |
| 2025– | Perth Glory | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 04:47, 17 September 2025 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Tovar started her career in California Thorns FC's youth system. In 2021–22 season, she moved to Spain and joined the reserve team of Valencia CF Femenino.[4]
On 2 March 2022, Tovar made her debut for Valencia in a 3–0 defeat against Granadilla Tenerife in the Copa de la Reina round of 16, coming in as a substitute, replacing Júlia Aguado in the 75th minute.[5] A few weeks later, she made her league debut in a 3–0 away defeat against Atlético Madrid Femenino, coming in as a substitute, replacing Marta Carro in the 70th minute.[6]
In August 2024, Tovar renewed her contract with Valencia.[7]
On 17 September 2025, Australian club Perth Glory announced the signing of Tovar.[8]
International career
Tovar was invited to the Philippines national team training camp in February 2025.[9]
