Kiana Palacios Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Boyfriend, Career, Stats, Salary, Club

Kiana Angélica Palacios Hernández is a Mexican-American professional footballer who stands out as a prolific forward for Club América in the Liga MX Femenil, and as a frequent contributor to the Mexico women’s national team.

She first gained broader attention during her college soccer career at UC Irvine, and later during her stint in Spain’s Primera División with Real Sociedad, before returning to Mexico to become one of Liga MX Femenil’s top scorers.

Profile

• Full name: Kiana Angélica Palacios Hernández
• Date of birth: October 1, 1996
• Age: 29 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Orange, California, United States
• Nationality: American – Mexican
• Profession: Professional footballer (forward)
• Height: 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
• Weight: 63 kg (139 lbs)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: In a relationship with Pablo Monroy
• Ethnicity: Hispanic/Mexican descent
• Net worth: $1.28 million

Early Life and Education

Kiana Palacios (29 years old) was born on October 1, 1996 in Orange, California. From early childhood (reportedly around age 4), she showed interest in football, supported by her father and grandfather in her development. She went on to play collegiate soccer at the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine).

During her time with the UC Irvine Anteaters (2014–2017), she transitioned from a defensive midfield role into a forward/attacking position depending on team needs, and finished among the school’s all-time leaders with 24 goals in 67 matches. She also majored in Education Science (or Education) at UC Irvine (as previously stated).

Personal Life

Kiana Palacios is reported to be in a romantic relationship with Pablo Monroy, a defender for Pumas UNAM in Mexico’s men’s league. Her Instagram posts include one marking “one year” with @p.monroy13, suggesting they have publicly acknowledged their relationship.

Career

Kiana Palacios played for UC Irvine from 2014 to 2017, where she recorded 67 appearances and 24 goals. She earned Big West honors and recognition as a versatile attacker and leader. After college, she was selected in the 2018 NWSL Draft by Sky Blue FC but was not signed to the roster. Instead, in 2018 she joined LA Galaxy OC where she scored 3 goals in 5 appearances.

In July 2018, Palacios signed with Real Sociedad in Spain’s Primera División. Over her stint, she made 68 league appearances and scored 13 goals. She played a key role in Real Sociedad’s Copa de la Reina 2018–19 triumph, scoring and assisting in the final against Atlético Madrid (2–1).

On July 1, 2021, she was officially announced as a new signing for Club América in Liga MX Femenil. Her debut came against Santos in the Apertura 2021, in which she scored. Early seasons included struggles with injuries and form; she made 22 appearances and scored 3 goals in her first season. However, by the 2022 Apertura, she regained form and scored 15 goals in 22 matches, helping América return to a league final.

She has represented Mexico at youth and senior levels. She played in the 2015 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship and the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

She made her senior debut for Mexico on February 4, 2017, in a friendly vs. Canada. Her first senior goal came April 8, 2018 vs. the United States. She was part of Mexico’s Pan American Games gold medal squad in 2023. Her national team tallies (as of mid-2025) stand at 51 caps and 13 goals.

Awards

• Copa de la Reina: 2018–19 (with Real Sociedad)
• Liga MX Femenil: Clausura 2023 (with Club América)
• Pan American Games: Gold medal, 2023 (with Mexico)

Net Worth

Kiana Palacios’ estimated net worth is USD 1.28 million, derived from club contracts, international appearance earnings & endorsements.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kianapalacioss