Rosita Herreros
Spanish footballer
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Rosa Maria Herreros Ossorio (born 18 November 1992) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eskilstuna United DFF.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rosa Maria Herreros Ossorio | ||
| Date of birth | 18 November 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Palma de Mallorca, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2008 | Penya Arrabal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2014 | Collerense | ||
| 2009–2011 | Collerense B | ||
| 2014 | Kokkola F10 | 22 | (4) |
| 2015 | Cuneo | 12 | (2) |
| 2015 | Merilappi United | 16 | (0) |
| 2016 | Kokkola F10 | ||
| 2016–2017 | GBK | 19+ | (2+) |
| 2018–2020 | Åland United | 63 | (8) |
| 2021 | Umeå FC | 25 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | IK Uppsala | 26 | (7) |
| 2023–2024 | Växjö DFF | 12 | (1) |
| 2024 | Eskilstuna United | 3 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
Playing career
Herreros started her career with Spanish side Penya Arrabal.[4] After that, she signed for Spanish side Collerense, where she played alongside future Spain internationals Virginia Torrecilla and Patricia Guijarro.[5] Herreros got an opportunity to play football in Finland through an Erasmus scholarship.[6] Before the 2014 season, she signed for Finnish side Kokkola F10, where she wore the number 10 jersey in honor of former teammate Pili Espadas.[2] Before the second half of 2014/15, she signed for Italian side Cuneo.[7]
Before the 2016 season, she signed for Finnish second-tier side Kokkola F10, where she scored five goals, before signing for Finnish second-tier side GBK mid-season, where she recorded six assists, was named Man of the Match twice in six games, and helped the club earn promotion to the Finnish top flight.[8] While playing for the club, she also worked as a baker.[8] She was named 2016 Best Player of the Finnish second tier.[9]
Before the 2018 season, she signed for Finnish top flight side Åland United, helping the club win the league and cup.[10] While playing for the club, she was regarded as a fan favorite.[11] She also experienced the coronavirus pandemic while playing for the club and was the first Spanish women's player to play an official game during the resulting lockdown.[12] Despite initially experiencing difficulty adapting to Finland, she gradually became regarded as one of the most recognized and prominent footballers playing in the Finnish league during her time there.[13] Before the 2021 season, she signed for Swedish second-tier side Umeå FC, helping them earn promotion to the Swedish top flight, before signing for Swedish second-tier side IK Uppsala, where she scored two goals in her first two appearances.[14] A few years before signing for IK Uppsala, she wanted to quit professional football before changing her mind.[15] During the 2022 season, she was regarded as one of IK Uppsala's most important players.[16] She helped IK Uppsala achieve promotion to the Swedish top flight.[17] Despite wanting to stay at the club for the 2023 season, her contract with the club was not renewed after the 2022 season.[18] Before the 2023 season, she signed for Swedish top flight side Växjö DFF.[19] However, she suffered a thigh injury upon arrival.[20]
Style of play
Herreros mainly operates as a center midfielder or attacking midfielder and is known for her ability to create attacking opportunities.[21]
Managerial career
While playing in Finland, Herreros managed a women's team and a girls' team.[22]
Personal life
Herreros began learning Finnish while playing there and working in a bakery.[8] She has been the girlfriend of Finland international Anna Tamminen.[23]