Six Questions: Jenny Requirez of Juventus Women
Here, Jenny talks about her time at Juventus so far and her goals for the season ahead, among other things.
Six Questions with Jenny Requirez of Juventus Women…
Jenny Requirez is a talented player who plays for Juventus Women at U19 level and has also represented the Italy U19 National team.
Here, Jenny talks about her time at Juventus so far and her goals for the season ahead, among other things.
Jenny Requirez
Juventus F.C. Women U19
1. GROWING UP, WHO WERE YOUR IDOLS IN THE FOOTBALLING WORLD?
“Cristiano Ronaldo has always been one of my idols in the world of football. I admire his dedication, passion and commitment to continuously improve every day which has led him towards becoming one of the best players in the world.”
“I admire his dedication, passion and commitment...”
2. I CAN IMAGINE THAT AS A DEFENDER, YOU WOULD HAVE COME UP AGAINST SOME TALENTED FORWARDS ALREADY. ARE THERE ANY PARTICULAR OPPONENTS WHO WERE VERY DIFFICULT TO DEFEND AGAINST THAT YOU CAN RECALL?
“During a friendly match between the Italian U19 and U23 national teams, I came up against several talented players like Agnese Bonfantini, who now play for the senior national team. They played at a very high level and it was a great experience to play against them.”
“They played at a very high level and it was a great experience to play against them.”
3. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE MEMORY FROM YOUR TIME AT JUVENTUS SO FAR?
“My favourite moments during my time at Juve were when we reached the U19 final two years in a row and when we won the U15 Italian Championship 3 years ago.”
“When we won the U15 Italian Championship 3 years ago...”
4. YOU HAVE HAD THE HONOUR OF BEING CALLED UP TO THE ITALIAN NATIONAL U19 TEAM, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE EXPERIENCE?
“Being called up to the national team is definitely a great honour as it gives you the opportunity to represent your country and to play against players from all over the world.
“It is a formative experience from a personal and footballing point of view.”
“Definitely a great honour...”
5. WHAT ARE YOUR SHORT-TERM GOALS FOR THE SEASON AHEAD?
“My short-term goals are finally managing to win the U19 championship and continuing to improve myself every day.”
“To win the U19 championship...”
6. ARE THERE ANY COACHES WHO HAVE HELPED YOU A LOT IN YOUR DEVELOPMENT AS A PLAYER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO THANK?
“During my football career I have come across multiple coaches who have always helped me to grow, but the coach I would like to thank the most of all is Mr. Fausto Mangano who has always believed in my qualities.”
“ ...Always believed in my qualities.”