Julissa Cisneros
Mexican soccer player
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Julissa Cisneros Ávila (born May 23, 2000) is a Mexican football (soccer) player who plays as a forward for Selangor of the Malaysia National Women's League.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Julissa Cisneros Ávila | ||
| Date of birth | May 23, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | United States | ||
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Selangor | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2021 | Missouri Tigers | 68 | (22) |
| 2022 | SMU Mustangs | 11 | (8) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024 | Cruz Azul | 4 | (0) |
| 2024– | Kaya–Iloilo | 20 | (24) |
| 2026– | Selangor | 2 | (5) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of May 3, 2025 | |||
Career
College
Cisneros played for the Missouri Tigers from 2018 to 2021 and the SMU Mustangs in 2022.[2][3]
Club
Cruz Azul
On January 8, 2024, Cruz Azul announced the signing of Cisneros.[4]
Kaya–Iloilo
In September 2024, Cisneros moved to the Philippines to play for Kaya–Iloilo following a suggestion from Maya Alcantara a month prior back in California.[5][6] She led her club to the runner-up finish at the 2024 PFF Women's Cup and was the top scorer in the tournament with 11 goals.[7] She also featured in Kaya's stint at the 2024–25 AFC Women's Champions League.[8]
She continued playing for the club at the 2025 season of the PFF Women's League,[9][10] where her team won the tournament and was once again the Golden Boot recipient with 13 goals.[11]
International career
Cisneros was called up to participate in the virtual camp for the Mexico U20 national team in 2020.[12]
Personal life
Cisneros is born in the United States but has dual citizenship due to her parents who were born in Mexico. Moreno Valley, California, is her hometown.[2][3]