Argentina’s national women’s team features several veteran players who could wear the captain’s armband during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, staged in Australia and New Zealand.
Argentina relies on its leaders to guide the team through the 2023 Women’s World Cup. With the anticipation of a memorable campaign, the Albiceleste, under Portanova, has built a squad rich in talent where the experienced players play a pivotal role, contributing skill and leadership in every match.
There are multiple contenders for the captaincy, but in the end only one will wear the armband when the tournament opens.
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Among the players with extensive international experience and numerous appearances for the national team are Estefanía Banini, Florencia Bonsegundo, Aldana Cometti, Marian Larroquet, Vanesa Santana, and others. Yet for Portanova the captaincy has a clear holder: the goalkeeper Vanina Correa.
At 39 years old and with nearly 60 caps for the national team, Correa has competed in a wide range of high-level events, from the 2003 World Cup in the United States to the 2019 edition in France, as well as the 2018 Copa América, the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, and the Pan American Games held in the Dominican Republic in 2003, Brazil in 2007, and Peru in 2019. She has also represented the jersey in South American confederation tournaments and regional competitions, building a resume that supports her suitability to lead from the goal.
The Argentina women’s squad for the World Cup faces formidable opponents, with a dynamic set of matchups and strategic battles that will test every player’s resolve and teamwork.
Portanova began her playing career in 2000 with Rosario Central after stints with clubs like Boca Juniors, Banfield, and Renato Cesarini. At 27 she briefly retired due to an injury that coincided with the arrival of twins. She returned in 2015 and resumed playing for Rosario Central. Since then she has continued to defend the national shirt, moving through Social Lux and San Lorenzo, and later ventured internationally, playing for Espanyol in Spain and Universidad de Chile in Chile. She now represents the Zorras and remains a central figure both on the field and as a mentor, guiding the team with a steady hand and clear vision.
Argentina’s World Cup campaign will be defined by leadership, cohesion, and the ability to adapt under pressure as the team faces diverse rivals across the group stages and beyond.
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