Marta Corredera is a Spanish soccer player currently plying her trade as a forward with Real Madrid football club of the Primera Division, and the Spain women’s national team. She previously played for FC Barcelona, Arsenal ladies of the FA WSL, and Atletico de Madrid.
As a member of the Spain women’s national team, she played in two FIFA Women’s World cup competitions in Canada (2015), and France (2019). She has won trophies with Barcelona, Atletico de Madrid, and Arsenal.
She is doing great on the pitch and also managing her home as a wife and mother.
Here is more about Josep Olive’s wife and how she has been profiting from her soccer career.
Biography Of Marta Corredera
She was born Marta Corredera Rueda on 8th August 1991 in Terrassa, Catalonia, Spain. There is no information regarding her family background, her parent’s names, and whether she has siblings or not. She is currently 32 years old.
Available information shows that she fell in love with the game of soccer while growing up in Terrassa. She started playing from the courtyard with a group of boys, but no one expected that she would go to pursue a career in it. But, with immense hard work and dedication, she followed her dream.
Football Pays Her
Football is an eventful endeavor that pays. She has earned a substantial amount of money from playing soccer. The fact that she has played for a couple of successful clubs in Spain and England is enough to say she has reaped the dividends of her hard work.
She has a net worth that is above a million and a half United States dollars. Even though it is not clear how she earns in salaries annually, there is a minimum amount that she is expected to receive as a player playing top division football in Spain.
In 2020, women playing first-tier football in Spain signed an agreement that would see them earn a minimum salary of 16,000 Euros. The agreement was reached following a strike by Players in November which led to the postponement of matches in the Primera Division.
If this is anything to go by, it means this is what Real Madrid pays her yearly.
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Other Things You Should Know About Her
1. Marta Corredera’s Club Career
Looking through Corredera’s football career, it shows that she has played mostly in Spain and had only gone out on one occasion to play in England. She joined Espanyol in 2008 where she played for two seasons and left the club in 2010
Barcelona signed the forward where she played between 2011 and 2015. While there, she played a vital role in helping the club secure 4 league titles consecutively. After having a successful career with Barcelona, she moved to England and joined Arsenal.
She spent one year playing with Arsenal ladies and went on to the FA Women’s Cup and the FA WSL cup in 2015. For the 2015/16 campaign, she returned back to Spain and signed with Atletico de Madrid.
Between 2016 and 2018, she won two Primera Division titles before joining Levante for the 2018/19 season. After playing for two seasons, she left the club and signed with Real Madrid in 2020.
2. Her National Team Career
Corredera has represented her country on the international stage. She first received a call-up to the senior national team in 2011. Fours years later she joined the squad for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada which happens to be her first. However, Spain didn’t progress to the knockout stages as they were eliminated right from the group stage.
The players collectively voiced out their frustration by seeking an end to Ignacia Quereda’s era as head coach.
In 2019, the forward was named to the squad that represented Spain at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. They were grouped in Group B alongside Germany, China, and South Africa. They qualified to the round of 16 finishing 4 points behind Germany who topped the group with 9 points.
Spain was sent packing from the round of 16 by the United States after losing 1-2.
3. Marta Corredera’s Marriage
She is married to Josep Olive. It is not exactly clear how or when they two met, but the most important thing is that they are enjoying their marital bliss. And had a child together.
Before working down the aisle, it is said that Olive proposed to Corredera during a helicopter flight and she responded with a yes.
4. Her Favorite Spanish Male Footballers
Corredera revealed in an interview the male footballers she adores. According to her, Xavi Hernandez inspires her greatly because he is from the same place (Terrassa) as her. She also mentioned Saviola whom she liked because he wore jersey no 7 which happens to be her number when he joined Barcelona.
5. How Tall Is She?
She is not quite tall. She stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.62m), and weighs 60kg (132lbs).
Complete profile of Marta Corredera
| Marta Corredera | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Marta Corredera Rueda |
| Date of Birth | 8 August 1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Birth place | Terrassa, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
| Playing Position | Defender |
| Clubs | 2007–2010 Espanyol 2010–2015 Barcelona 2015–2016 Arsenal 2016–2018 Atlético de Madrid 2018–2020 Levante 2020– Real Madrid 2011– Spain 2014– Catalonia |
| Father | NA |
| Mother | NA |
| Siblings | 1 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse/Partner | Josep Olive |
| Boyfriend | NA |
| Kids | NA |
| Religion | NA |
| Estimated Net Worth: | NA |
| Source of net worth | Football career |
| Height | Feet- 5ft 5in Meters- 1.64m Centimeters- 164cm |
| Weight | 60 kg(132lbs) |
| Eye color | NA |
| Hair color | Dark Brown |
| Social media | Instagram |
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