Daniela Caracas

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Caracas and the second or maternal family name is González.

Daniela Caracas González (born 25 April 1997) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga F club Espanyol and the Colombia national team.

Daniela Caracas

Caracas with Colombia in 2019
Personal information
Full name	Daniela Caracas González[1]
Date of birth	(1997-04-25) 25 April 1997 (age 28)[1]
Place of birth	Jamundí, Colombia[1]
Height	1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)[2]
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Espanyol
Number	22
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2019	Atlético Huila
2019-2020	Logroño	32	(0)
2021–present	Espanyol	54	(2)
International career‡
2018–	Colombia	22	(0)
Medal record Women's football Representing  Colombia Copa América Femenina Runner-up 2022 Colombia 2025 Ecuador Pan American Games 2019 Lima Team
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 6 September 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 18 July 2023

International career

Caracas was called up to the Colombia squad for the 2018 Copa América Femenina.^[3] She made her senior debut for Colombia during the 2018 Copa América Femenina.

On 3 July 2022, she was called up to the Colombia squad for the 2022 Copa América Femenina, which Colombia finished as runners-up.^[4]

On 4 July 2023, she was called up to the Colombia squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.^[5]

In July 2023, Caracas drew criticism for referring to the Republic of Ireland women's national football team as "little girls" who could "eat shit."^[6][7] Irish coach Vera Pauw described Caracas' remarks as shocking.^[8] Caracas' comments were made following a friendly match between Colombia and Ireland in advance of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which was abandoned after 20 minutes.^[9]

On 5 July 2024, she was called up to the Colombia squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.^[10]