Rafa Ancheta


Rafaela Medina Ancheta, known as Rafa Ancheta, is a Brazilian-born Uruguayan footballer who plays as a centre-back for the Uruguay women's national team.

Early life

Rafa Ancheta was born in Porto Alegre to Alfonso Medina and Gabriela Ancheta. She has a brother, Rodrigo, who is also a footballer.

International career

Rafa Ancheta made her formal debut for Uruguay on 4 March 2019 in a 0–6 friendly loss against France.

Personal life

Rafa Ancheta is the granddaughter of former Uruguayan international footballer Atilio Ancheta.