The province of Castellón is represented in Scottish football this season. midfielder bea prades (Onda, 16 November 1999), a Villarreal player until last summer, competes in the highest category of Scottish women’s football this season. he does this City of Glasgow FCA club for women only, which is the most successful club in the country with 15 leagues.
What motivated you to sign for Glasgow City and go to Scotland?
It was somewhat complicated. I terminated my contract with Villarreal on the last day of my life; The transfer window in Spain had come to an end, and the possibility arose that he could go to Scotland and sign for Glasgow City. I think it’s the times when we grow the most when people find ourselves in difficult situations outside of our comfort zone, and I saw the transition to Scottish football as a great opportunity to improve in every way, both personally and sportingly.
What are the similarities and differences between Scottish and Spanish women’s football?
The biggest difference is at the sporting level, as the league is not as competitive as in Spain. Despite this, there are many players who have a very good individual level, especially technically and physically, who can play perfectly in Spanish football. But from an organizational point of view, I think we need to pay attention to how they work here: the dates and times of the matches are very predetermined and are widely disseminated through social networks.
How was your adjustment to Scottish football and life in Glasgow?
It was difficult at first because when the season started I came: new people, a new working methodology, a new type of game… and you add that you have to do it in another language. But the atmosphere with my teammates and the coaching team is very healthy and they gave me enough confidence to fit in in the best possible way. I’m teaching them Spanish now, and although you might think it’s a joke, it’s a nice gesture of them putting themselves in your role and helps you let go.
How are Glasgow City feeling this season?
I am very happy because I was able to overcome a difficult situation, I had the courage to start a new, very different path, and I was able to take advantage of the opportunity life gave me. As I said at the beginning, I approached this change as an opportunity to grow, and I think that’s how it is. I’m making the most of it.
In what ways do you think you can improve yourself as a football player?
The chances of coming to a place where no one has known you before is that you don’t have any tags on you. I can improve anything I put my mind to here because no one will tell me that I can’t do something because I am one way or another. In this aspect, I am getting better at being bolder, doing things I think I cannot do. When you don’t have limiting beliefs, many possibilities open up.
How is the club environment?
It’s a different club. This is a cornerstone for women’s football in Scotland, and in addition to the sport level, they have a very clear purpose as a club: to make society see that everyone can be whatever they want to be, and to make women’s football in particular visible. and girls know they can be football players. They strive to achieve this goal and can be seen on social networks in their campaigns about mental health or women in the community. In addition, all the people working in the club are very close to each other, they care that the players are in the best conditions. We have photographers, cameras, all games are recorded and available in one app for you to watch whenever you want. And the atmosphere on the field is very nice, there are people watching us both at home and abroad. Sometimes they send drawings or letters to encourage us or to encourage us to love women’s football, and it is very pleasing.
Would you encourage the girls to continue their way outside of Spain?
Certainly. You have the opportunity to play football and you also have the opportunity to learn a new language, visit new places, meet new people with different traditions, see different ways of working… We can learn from everything.
The province of Castellón is represented in Scottish football this season. midfielder bea prades (Onda, 16 November 1999), a Villarreal player until last summer, competes in the highest category of Scottish women’s football this season. he does this City of Glasgow FCA club for women only, which is the most successful club in the country with 15 leagues.
What motivated you to sign for Glasgow City and go to Scotland?
It was somewhat complicated. I terminated my contract with Villarreal on the last day of my life; The transfer window in Spain had come to an end, and the possibility arose that he could go to Scotland and sign for Glasgow City. I think it’s the times when we grow the most when people find ourselves in difficult situations outside of our comfort zone, and I saw the transition to Scottish football as a great opportunity to improve in every way, both personally and sportingly.
What are the similarities and differences between Scottish and Spanish women’s football?
The biggest difference is at the sporting level, as the league is not as competitive as in Spain. Despite this, there are many players who have a very good individual level, especially technically and physically, and can take part in Spanish football perfectly. But from an organizational point of view, I think we need to pay attention to how they work here: the dates and times of the matches are very predetermined and are widely disseminated through social networks.
How was your adjustment to Scottish football and life in Glasgow?
It was difficult at first because when the season started I came: new people, a new working methodology, a new type of game… and you add that you have to do it in another language. But the atmosphere with my teammates and the coaching team is very healthy and they gave me enough confidence to fit in in the best possible way. I’m teaching them Spanish now, and although you might think it’s a joke, it’s a nice gesture of them putting themselves in your role and helps you let go.
How are Glasgow City feeling this season?
I am very happy because I was able to overcome a difficult situation, I had the courage to start a new, very different path, and I was able to take advantage of the opportunity life gave me. As I said at the beginning, I approached this change as an opportunity to grow, and I think that’s how it is. I’m making the most of it.
In what ways do you think you can improve yourself as a football player?
Chances of coming to a place where no one has known you before is that you don’t have any tags on you. I can improve anything I put my mind to here because no one will tell me that I can’t do something because I am one way or another. In this aspect, I am getting better at being bolder, doing things I think I cannot do. When you don’t have limiting beliefs, many possibilities open up.
How is the club environment?
It’s a different club. This is a cornerstone for women’s football in Scotland, and in addition to the sport level, they have a very clear purpose as a club: to make society see that everyone can be whatever they want to be, and to make women’s football in particular visible. and girls know they can be football players. They strive to achieve this goal and can be seen on social networks in their campaigns about mental health or women in the community. In addition, all the people working in the club are very close to each other, they care that the players are in the best conditions. We have photographers, cameras, all games are recorded and available in one app for you to watch whenever you want. And the atmosphere on the field is very nice, there are people watching us both at home and abroad. Sometimes they send drawings or letters to encourage us or to encourage us to love women’s football, and this is very pleasing.
Would you encourage the girls to continue their way outside of Spain?
Certainly. You have the opportunity to play football and you also have the opportunity to learn a new language, visit new places, meet new people with different traditions, see different ways of working… We can learn from everything.