Cristina Pizarro
Cristina Pizarro Mingo (born 20 November 1989), also known as Chini, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a defender for Primera División club EdF Logroño.[1] She previously played for Atlético Madrid, Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad .[2]
 Pizarro in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cristina Pizarro Mingo | ||
| Date of birth | 20 November 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Madrid, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Logroño | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2009 | Atlético Madrid | ||
| 2009–2013 | Rayo Vallecano | ||
| 2013–2014 | Sant Gabriel | 23 | (3) |
| 2014–2019 | Real Sociedad | 112 | (5) |
| 2019– | Logroño | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13 April 2019 | |||
Early life
Pizarro earned the nickname 'Chini' because there were two people called Cristina in her football team growing up. The nickname arose because her eyes resembled those of Chinese people. Due to the limited availability of footballs during her childhood, she often played football with bottles, juice cartons or a ball of paper.[3]
Career
She is the first non-Basque player to play for Real Sociedad.[4] Following signing for Logroño in 2019, she provided an assist on her debut.[5] In 2020, she renewed her contract with Logroño.[6]
Titles
- 2 leagues: 2010, 2011
- 1 Queen's Cup: 2019
References
- Profile in UEFA.com
- Atlético's 2006-07 squad El Mundo Deportivo
- Chini Pizarro: “En la Real encontré una familia: me siento donostiarra” El País
- ‘Chini’ Pizarro: “Me voy dolida por el trato final” El Mundo Deportivo
- Chini Pizarro: «El trabajo me ha dado el rendimiento que he tenido» Nueve Cuatro Uno
- El EDF renueva a Chini por una temporada más La Rioja