Rafaela "Rafa" Medina Ancheta (born 2 January 1997) is a former footballer. Mainly a centre-back, she also operated as a defensive midfielder. Born in Brazil, she played for the Uruguay national team.

Early life

Rafa Ancheta was born in Porto Alegre to Alfonso Medina and Gabriela Ancheta. She has a brother, Rodrigo, who is also a footballer.[3]

International career

Rafa Ancheta made her formal debut for Uruguay on 4 March 2019 in a 0–6 friendly loss against France.

Personal life

Rafa Ancheta is the granddaughter of former Uruguayan international footballer Atilio Ancheta.

References

  1. ^ a b c Rafa Ancheta at Soccerway
  2. ^ a b c d "Rafa Ancheta Meio Campo" (in Portuguese). Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense. Archived from the original on 6 March 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Otro Ancheta con la celeste". Urugol (in Spanish). 7 August 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2020.


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