Sandra Paños Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Girlfriend, Siblings, Career, Awards

Sandra Paños García-Villamil is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Club América in Mexico’s Liga MX Femenil.

She earned her reputation at FC Barcelona, where she became one of the most decorated and respected goalkeepers in women’s football.

Internationally, she represented Spain over a decade, participating in major tournaments such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup and UEFA Women’s Euro. Her move to Mexico marks a new chapter in her career beyond European competition.

Profile

• Full name: Sandra Paños García-Villamil
• Date of birth: November 4, 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Alicante, Spain
• State of origin: Valencian Community
• Nationality: Spanish
• Profession: Professional footballer (goalkeeper)
• Height: 1.69 m (169 cm)
• Weight: 64 kg (143 lbs)
• Parents: Father: Luis Ernesto Paños; Mother: Gemma García-Villamil
• Siblings: Brother: Javi Paños
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: In a relationship with coach Sara Mérida
• Ethnicity: Hispanic / Spanish
• Net worth: $9 million

Early Life and education

Sandra Paños is 33 years old and was born on November 4, 1992, in Alicante, Spain. In her childhood she played futsal and later transitioned into football; she joined the youth ranks of Sporting Plaza de Argel (formerly known as Hércules) at about age 10.

Her father, Luis Ernesto Paños, was also a footballer in his youth, and her mother, Gemma García-Villamil, was an athlete. Sandra’s brother Javi also played football.

She studied toward a degree in physical education (INEF) while playing at elite levels, balancing her academic work with her emergence as a professional footballer.

Personal Life

Sandra Paños is in a relationship with Sara Mérida, a coach and former footballer. Their relationship is publicly acknowledged and has attracted attention in football media.

Beyond that, details about her private life—such as children or personal hobbies beyond football are not public.

Career

Sandra began her senior club career in 2010 with Levante UD in Spain’s Primera División, becoming their regular starting goalkeeper over time. During her time at Levante, she scored one goal: a free kick from midfield in April 2015 against Espanyol.

In 2015, she transferred to FC Barcelona. At Barça, she spent nine seasons, becoming a captain and leading figure in the squad. With Barcelona, she won multiple Primera División (Liga F) titles, Copa de la Reina trophies, Supercopa de España, and UEFA Women’s Champions League titles. She also earned the “Zamora Trophy” (for the goalkeeper with the fewest goals conceded) four times.

In June 2024, she moved to Club América in Mexico’s Liga MX Femenil. With América, she has been their first choice goalkeeper and debuted in Mexican competition for the 2024–25 season.

Sandra made her senior debut for the Spain women’s national team in 2012. She represented Spain at multiple major tournaments — the 2015 Women’s World Cup, UEFA Women’s Euro 2017, and the 2019 Women’s World Cup.

She was a regular starter during Jorge Vilda’s era and accumulated over 50 caps. In 2022 she was among a group of players who withdrew from national duty in protest over internal issues in the federation.

Awards

• Liga F (Spanish Top Division) titles (several with Barcelona)
• UEFA Women’s Champions League titles with Barcelona
• Copa de la Reina titles with Barcelona
• Supercopa de España titles
• Zamora Trophy (4 times)
• UEFA Women’s Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season (2020–21)

Net worth

Sandra Paños now has an estimated net worth of at least $9 million. Her earnings derive from her contracts at elite clubs in Spain and now México, endorsements, and her standing as a veteran goalkeeper.

Social Media

• Instagram: @sanpanos
• X: @sandra_panos1