María Pilar León


María Pilar León Cebrián, commonly known as Mapi León, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a defender for FC Barcelona and the Spain women's national team.

Early training

León started playing volleyball at age seven and then started indoor football. She enjoyed baseball as well.

Career

After playing a first year in the Spanish Primera División with Prainsa Zaragoza, Mapi joined RCD Espanyol in 2013, where she remained until only one season, before signing to Atlético de Madrid.
On 24 August 2017, León was transferred to Barcelona for €50,000, becoming the first paid transfer in the history of the Spanish women's football.

International career

Her match debut happened on 15 September 2016, coming on as a substitute during Spain's UEFA Women's Euro 2017 qualifying 13–0 win against Montenegro in Las Rozas de Madrid.

Personal life

León's father is a mechanic and her mother came from a poor family. She is openly lesbian. León has also stated that she'd like to focus on her tattoos and tattoo design after retiring from football.

Honours

Club

;Atletico Madrid
;FC Barcelona