Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | August 11, 2001 | ||
Place of birth | Sandy, Utah, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2023 | BYU Cougars | 97 | (0) |
International career | |||
2018– | Tonga | 5 | (1) |
Laveni Vaka (born August 11, 2001) is a footballer who plays as a defender. Born in the United States, she is a Tonga international.[1][2]
Career
Vaka started her career with BYU Cougars in the United States.[3][4][5][6] She was drafted by Bay FC in the fourth round of the 2024 NWSL Draft on January 12, 2024.[7]
References
- ^ "Laveni Vaka: Tongan talent in the United States". oceaniafootballcenter.org.
- ^ "Vaka sisters to play for Tongan national soccer team". heraldextra.com.
- ^ "JDCHS girls soccer team putting in work on the field". draperjournal.com.
- ^ "What's the secret to BYU's unprecedented success in NCAA women's sports this year?". deseret.com.
- ^ "One key player in the women's College Cup". topdrawersoccer.com.
- ^ "NCAA Division I Women's Soccer All-Region Teams revealed for 2021". soccerwire.com.
- ^ "Bay FC selects five players in 2024 NWSL Draft". Bay FC. January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
External links
- Laveni Vaka at Soccerway