Daniela Caracas

Daniela Caracas González is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga F club Espanyol (women)|Espanyol] and the Colombia women's national [football team|Colombia national team].

International career

Caracas was called up to the Colombia squad for the 2018 [Copa América Femenina]. She made her senior debut for Colombia during the 2018 Copa América Femenina.
On 3 July 2022, she was called up to the Colombia squad for the 2022 Copa América Femenina, which Colombia finished as runners-up.
On 4 July 2023, she was called up to the Colombia squad for the 2023 FIFA [Women's World Cup].
In July 2023, Caracas drew criticism for referring to the Republic of Ireland women's national football team as "little girls" who could "eat shit." Irish coach Vera Pauw described Caracas' remarks as shocking. Caracas' comments were made following a friendly match between Colombia and Ireland in advance of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which was abandoned after 20 minutes.
On 5 July 2024, she was called up to the Colombia squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament|2024 Summer Olympics].