Dionesa Tolentin (born June 25, 2000[1]) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a forward for PFF Women's League club Kaya–Iloilo and the Philippines national team. She also represents the country at international level in futsal.

Career

College career

Tolentin has played for the Lady Tamaraw Booters of the Far Eastern University (FEU), a team which also partook in the PFF Women's League. FEU won the 2022 PFF Women's Cup where Tolentin was named as the Most Valuable Player.[2] She left FEU in December 2024, but not before helping the Tamaraws win the women's football title for UAAP Season 87.[3] Overall she helped her team win three UAAP titles.[4] She captained for her collegiate team.[5]

International career

Football

Tolentin has played for the Philippine national team. She debuted at the 2019 AFF Women's Championship when it was still coached by Let Dimzon.[6][7]

She made her return to the national team now under Mark Torcaso in February 2024 in a friendly against Finland.[8][9]

Futsal

Tolentin was called up to become part of the Philippine national futsal team that took part at the 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualifiers.[10] She scored a goal in her women's futsal debut in the Philippines' 4–1 opener win against Kuwait.[11]

Personal life

Tolentin hails from Zamboanga del Norte. She pursued a degree in education at the Far Eastern University.[5]

International goals

Futsal

No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1. January 11, 2025 Yunusobod Sport Complex, Tashkent  Kuwait 3–0 4–1 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup qualification [11]
2. January 15, 2025  Turkmenistan 2–0 2–0 [12]

Honors

FEU Lady Booters
Individual

References

  1. ^ "Dionesa Tolentin Career Stats - Pinatar Cup". ESPN (SG). Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  2. ^ "PFF Women's Cup: FEU takes cup after two-goal rout of UP". Tiebreaker Times. December 18, 2022. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  3. ^ del Carmen, Lorenzo (December 17, 2024). "Dionesa Tolentin credits Let Dimzon for her success in emotional FEU farewell". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  4. ^ del Carmen, Lorenzo (January 12, 2025). "Philippines opens AFC Women's Futsal qualis with commanding win over Kuwait". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Dionesa Tolentin balances captainship for FEU, national team duties". Tiebreaker Times. October 4, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  6. ^ "WOMEN: Philippines confirm semis spot after win over Singapore". Chonburi: Asean Football Federation. August 23, 2019. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  7. ^ Valderrama, Aeron Paul (March 5, 2024). "Dionesa Tolentin relishes Pinatar experience as she returns to FEU". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  8. ^ "Filipinas fall to Finland in friendly ahead of Pinatar Cup". One Sport. February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  9. ^ Terrado, Jonas (February 29, 2024). "Filipinas lose to Slovenia to wrap up Pinatar Cup bid". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  10. ^ Javier, Nikole (January 9, 2025). "Katrina Guillou, Bella Flanigan eye another World Cup stint following PH futsal team call-up". GMA News. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  11. ^ a b Terrado, Reuben (January 11, 2025). "Guillou brace powers PH in Futsal Asian Cup qualifier opener". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  12. ^ Terrado, Jonas (January 17, 2025). "Historic Asian Cup stint now within Filipinos' reach". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
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