Sophie Farafanirina

Sophie Irène Farafanirina (born 19 April 1992) is a Malagasy footballer who plays as a striker.

Early life

Farafanirina started playing football at the age of 13.[1]

Club career

In 2015 she was top scorer of the Madagascar league with 26 goals in six matches playing for AS Sabnam. Farafanirina played for Malagasy side AS Sabnam, helping the club win the league.[2] She then signed for French side AS Pierrots Vauban Strasbourg, becoming the first Malagasy female player to play abroad.

International career

Farafanirina played for the Madagascar women's national football team.[3] She is the top scorer of her national team with 16 goals.

Style of play

Farafanirina mainly operates as a striker and is known for her dribbling ability.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Sophie Farafanirina - Kool Saina article".
  2. ^ "Sophie Farafanirina : La première footballeuse malgache". midi-madagasikara.mg.
  3. ^ "Sophie Farafanirina - AllAfrica article".
  4. ^ "Sophie Irène : Quand la persévérance paie". leactualite.mg.
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