The province of Castellón is represented in Scottish football this season. Beatriz Prades, a midfielder from Onda born on 16 November 1999, spent last year with Villarreal and is competing in the top tier of Scottish women’s football this season. She wears the City of Glasgow FCA club for women, the most successful team in the country with 15 league titles.
What motivated you to sign for Glasgow City and go to Scotland?
It was somewhat complicated. After terminating her contract with Villarreal on the final day of the window in Spain, the option to move to Scotland and join Glasgow City opened up. Those moments when someone steps outside their comfort zone can spur real growth, and moving to Scottish football presented a chance to improve in every aspect, both personally and as a player.
What are the similarities and differences between Scottish and Spanish women’s football?
The biggest difference lies on the pitch: the Scottish league is not as highly competitive as the Spanish one. Yet there are many players who excel technically and physically and could adapt to Spanish football with ease. Organizationally, Scotland sticks to fixed schedules for matches, and those dates and times are widely shared via social networks.
How was your adjustment to Scottish football and life in Glasgow?
It was challenging at first. The season began with new teammates, a new training method, a different style of play, and the added challenge of communicating in another language. However, the supportive atmosphere from teammates and the coaching staff gave her the confidence to integrate smoothly. She even started teaching them some Spanish, a lighthearted gesture that helped everyone step into each other’s roles more comfortably.
How are Glasgow City feeling this season?
She feels very happy having overcome a difficult situation, choosing a bold new path, and seizing the opportunities life presented. She treats this change as a chance to grow and is making the most of it.
In what ways do you think you can improve yourself as a football player?
Being in a place where no one knows you means there are no preconceptions about what you can or cannot do. She believes she can improve anything she focuses on, free from external limits. Here, she is learning to be bolder and to attempt things she once thought unreachable, since shedding limiting beliefs opens up endless possibilities.
How is the club environment?
Glasgow City is a different kind of club. It stands as a cornerstone for women’s football in Scotland, with a clear mission beyond sport: to demonstrate that everyone can pursue their goals and to raise the visibility of women’s football. The team actively campaigns for mental health awareness and community involvement, showing that girls can become footballers too. The staff create a close, supportive atmosphere, ensuring players are in the best possible conditions. Photographers and cameras document all games, which are accessible through a dedicated app for viewing anytime. The field atmosphere is welcoming, with fans watching from home and abroad. Supporters sometimes send drawings or letters to encourage the team, a reminder of how uplifting women’s football can be.
Would you encourage the girls to continue their path outside of Spain?
Definitely. Playing football alongside learning a new language, visiting new places, meeting people with different traditions, and observing varied ways of working—all of it offers valuable lessons. There is much to learn from every experience.
The province of Castellón is represented in Scottish football this season. Beatriz Prades, a midfielder from Onda, a Villarreal player until last summer, competes in the highest level of Scottish women’s football this season. She plays for City of Glasgow FCA, a women-only club that stands as the most successful in the country with 15 league titles.
What motivated you to sign for Glasgow City and go to Scotland?
It was a bit complicated. I terminated my contract with Villarreal on the last day of the window in Spain, and the chance emerged to move to Scotland and sign with Glasgow City. I believe growth often comes from challenging moments outside one’s comfort zone, and the move to Scottish football represented an excellent opportunity to improve in every way, personally and athletically.
What are the similarities and differences between Scottish and Spanish women’s football?
The main difference is on the sporting side, where the league here is not as competitive as in Spain. Still, many players here possess high technical and physical capabilities that would suit Spanish football well. In terms of organization, match dates and times are fixed and widely communicated through social networks.
How was your adjustment to Scottish football and life in Glasgow?
It was tough at the start because everything was new: people, a new training method, a different game style, and navigating everything in a different language. Yet the friendly support from teammates and coaches helped her settle quickly. She even helps the team with Spanish lessons, which, while lighthearted, fosters a strong sense of mutual understanding.
How are Glasgow City feeling this season?
She is genuinely happy, having faced and overcome a difficult period. Embracing a bold change, she has learned to view the transition as a chance for growth and is making the most of it.
In what ways do you think you can improve yourself as a football player?
Arriving in a place where no one knows you provides freedom to redefine yourself. She can improve anything she sets her mind to here, free from others’ labels. She is becoming bolder, tackling challenges she once doubted she could handle. When limiting beliefs disappear, possibilities expand.
How is the club environment?
Glasgow City is distinctive. It anchors women’s football in Scotland, guiding its broader societal impact. Beyond the sport, the club highlights mental health and community involvement, showing girls that they can pursue football seriously. The staff closely support players, ensure optimal conditions, and provide access to recorded games via an app. The on-field atmosphere is warm, with audiences tuning in from around the world, and supporters who send messages of encouragement.
Would you encourage the girls to continue their journey beyond Spain?
Absolutely. The experience offers football, language learning, new places, diverse traditions, and fresh working styles. There is endless value in exploring everything the world has to offer.