Florencia Victoria Saavedra Sabat was born on April 4, 2005, in Santiago, Chile. Growing up immersed in one of South America’s vibrant football cultures, she joined Universidad Católica’s youth academy in 2017. Across several seasons, she became a leading force—winning multiple youth league titles and earning praise for her technical skill and tactical leadership in midfield.
Transition to College Soccer
In late 2023, Florencia accepted a scholarship to play for the McNeese State University Cowgirls in the United States. As a freshman in 2024, she featured in a dozen games, scored her first collegiate goal, and balanced her athletic responsibilities with strong academic performance.
Representing Palestine on the International Stage
Due to her Palestinian heritage, Florencia was called up to the Palestine women’s national team in late 2024. She made her senior debut in a friendly match and, by mid-2025, had accumulated multiple caps, shining through for her composed midfield presence and emerging creative contributions.
Playing Style & Impact
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Technical Range: Comfortable dribbling short touches and maintaining possession in tight areas.
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Vision and Decision-Making: Skilled at threading passes through midfield and identifying smart movement options.
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Versatility: Effective in both creative midfield roles and supporting deeper transitional phases.
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Composure Under Pressure: Maintains calm and rhythm in high-stakes situations.
Her blend of South American flair, U.S. college discipline, and emerging international savvy positions her as a midfielder of noteworthy balance and potential.
Key Milestones
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Born in 2005 and achieved youth success at Universidad Católica.
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Signed with McNeese State Cowgirls in 2023, with significant playing time in 2024.
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Called up to Palestine’s national team in late 2024, earning several senior caps through early 2025.
Future Ambitions
Florencia aims to:
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Become a leading starter and creative catalyst at McNeese State in upcoming seasons.
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Cement her role as a core midfield presence for Palestine in regional competitions and qualifiers.
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Bridge her Chilean and Palestinian identities, serving as an inspiration for young players in both communities.
