Spain women's national water polo team
| FINA code | ESP |
|---|---|
| Association | Royal Spanish Swimming Federation |
| Confederation | LEN (Europe) |
| Head coach | Jordi Valls |
| Asst coach | Antonio Aparicio Mario García |
| Captain | Anni Espar |
| Olympic Games (team statistics) | |
| Appearances | 4 (first in 2012) |
| Best result | (2024) |
| World Championship | |
| Appearances | 14 (first in 1998) |
| Best result | (2013) |
| World Cup | |
| Appearances | 4 (first in 2014) |
| Best result | (2014, 2023) |
| World League | |
| Appearances | 16 (first in 2005) |
| Best result | (2022) |
| European Championship | |
| Appearances | 16 (first in 1993) |
| Best result | (2014, 2020, 2022) |
| Media | |
| Website | rfen.es |
The Spain women's national water polo team (Spanish: Selección Española Femenina de Waterpolo) represents Spain in women's international water polo competitions and it is controlled by Real Federación Española de Natación.
Spain got the «Triple Crown», they are Olympic (2024), World (2013) and European (2014, 2020, 2022) champions. They also have won medals in the main international competitions: three Olympic, six World Championship, six European Championships, two World Cup and two World League medals, making them one of the most successful women's water polo teams in the world, currently ranked 1st.[1]
Results
Olympic Games
| Year[2] | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | DNQ | |
| 2004 | ||
| 2008 | ||
| 2012 | ||
| 2016 | 5th | |
| 2020 | ||
| 2024 | ||
| Total | 4/7 | |
World Championship
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European Championship
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World Cup |
World League
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Team
Current squad
Roster for the 2025 World Championships.[3]
Head coach: Jordi Valls
- 1 Mariona Terre Marti GK
- 2 Ariadna Ruiz FP
- 3 Anni Espar FP
- 4 Beatriz Ortiz FP
- 5 Nona Pérez FP
- 6 Paula Crespí FP
- 7 Elena Ruiz FP
- 8 Paula Prats Rodriguez FP
- 9 Daniela Moreno Perez FP
- 10 Paula Camus FP
- 11 Irene González FP
- 12 Paula Leitón FP
- 13 Martina Terré GK
- 14 Carlota Peñalver Granero FP
Former squads
Olympic Games
| 2012 – Silver Medal | 2016 – 5th place | 2020 – Silver Medal |
|---|---|---|
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Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Roser Tarragó, Mati Ortiz, Jennifer Pareja (C), Lorena Miranda, Pili Peña, Andrea Blas, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Laura López, Ana Copado (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca. |
Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Bea Ortiz, Mati Ortiz, Paula Leitón, Clara Espar, Pili Peña (C), Judith Forca, Roser Tarragó, Maica García, Laura López, Patri Herrera (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca. |
Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Bea Ortiz, Elena Ruiz, Irene González, Clara Espar, Pili Peña (C), Judith Forca, Roser Tarragó, Maica García, Paula Leitón, Elena Sánchez (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca. |
| 2024 – Gold Medal | ||
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Laura Ester (GK), Isabel Piralkova, Anni Espar, Beatriz Ortiz, Nona Pérez, Paula Crespí, Elena Ruiz, Pili Peña (C), Judith Forca, Paula Camus, Maica García, Paula Leitón, Martina Terré (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca. |
World Championships
European Championships
Youth teams
U-20
U-18
U-16
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U-19
U-18
U-16
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See also
- Spain men's national water polo team
- List of world champions in women's water polo
- Spain women's Olympic water polo team records and statistics
References
- ^ "World Aquatics". World Aquatics. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
- ^ a b c "HistoFINA – Water polo medalists and statistics" (PDF). fina.org. FINA. September 2019. pp. 56, 57, 67, 78, 83. Archived (PDF) from the original on 1 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Women's Water Polo Team Roster ESP" (PDF). Omega Timing. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ "World Aquatics Women's U16 Water Polo Championships 2024". worldaquatics.com.