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Spain
FINA codeESP
AssociationRoyal Spanish Swimming Federation
ConfederationLEN (Europe)
Head coachJordi Valls
Asst coachAntonio Aparicio
Mario García
CaptainAnni Espar
Olympic Games (team statistics)
Appearances4 (first in 2012)
Best result1st place, gold medalist(s) (2024)
World Championship
Appearances14 (first in 1998)
Best result1st place, gold medalist(s) (2013)
World Cup
Appearances5 (first in 2014)
Best result2nd place, silver medalist(s) (2026)
World League
Appearances16 (first in 2005)
Best result1st place, gold medalist(s) (2022)
European Championship
Appearances17 (first in 1993)
Best result1st place, gold medalist(s) (2014, 2020, 2022)
Media
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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

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Olympic Games

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Year[2] Position
Australia 2000DNQ
Greece 2004
China 2008
United Kingdom 20122nd place, silver medalist(s)
Brazil 20165th
Japan 20202nd place, silver medalist(s)
France 20241st place, gold medalist(s)
Total4/7

World Championship

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Year[2] Position
Australia 19989th
Japan 2001DNQ
Spain 20038th
Canada 200511th
Australia 20077th
Italy 20098th
China 201111th
Spain 20131st place, gold medalist(s)
Russia 20157th
Hungary 20172nd place, silver medalist(s)
South Korea 20192nd place, silver medalist(s)
Hungary 20225th
Japan 20232nd place, silver medalist(s)
Qatar 20243rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Singapore 20253rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Total14/19

European Championship

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Year Position
United Kingdom 19939th
Austria 19959th
Spain 19974th
Italy 19996th
Hungary 20016th
Slovenia 20036th
Serbia 20064th
Spain 20082nd place, silver medalist(s)
Croatia 20106th
Netherlands 20125th
Hungary 20141st place, gold medalist(s)
Serbia 20164th
Spain 20183rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Hungary 20201st place, gold medalist(s)
Croatia 20221st place, gold medalist(s)
Netherlands 20242nd place, silver medalist(s)
Portugal 20265th
Total17/17

World Cup

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World League

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  • 2012 – Preliminary round
  • 2013 – 5th place
  • 2014 – 5th place
  • 2015 – Preliminary round
  • 2016 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver medal
  • 2018 – 5th place
  • 2019 – Preliminary round
  • 2020 – 5th place
  • 2022 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold medal

Team

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Line-up of the Spain national team at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona.

Current squad

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Roster for the 2025 World Championships.[3]

Head coach: Jordi Valls

Former squads

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Olympic Games

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2012 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver Medal 2016 – 5th place 2020 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver Medal

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 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold Medal

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

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2007 – 7th place 2009 – 8th place 2011 – 11th place

Patricia del Soto (GK) (C), Blanca Gil, Cristina Pardo, Irene Hagen, Miriam López-Escribano, Jennifer Pareja, Cristina López, Anna Pardo, Pili Peña, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Laura López, Eli Gazulla (GK). Head Coach: Mar Sanromà.

Patricia del Soto (GK), Blanca Gil, Olga Doménech, Irene Hagen, Miriam López-Escribano (C), Jennifer Pareja, Cristina López, Pili Peña, Clara Aller, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Laura López, Laura Ester (GK). Head Coach: Joan Jané.

Ana Copado (GK), Blanca Gil (C), Anni Espar, Helena Lloret, Mati Ortiz, Paula Chillida, Lorena Miranda, Pili Peña, Andrea Blas, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Marta Bach, Laura Ester (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

2013 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold Medal 2015 – 7th place 2017 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver Medal

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, Patri Herrera (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Paula Leitón, Mati Ortiz, Jennifer Pareja (C), Clara Espar, Pili Peña, Judith Forca, Roser Tarragó, Maica García, Laura López, Patri Herrera (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Bea Ortiz, Mati Ortiz, Helena Lloret, Clara Espar, Pili Peña (C), Judith Forca, Paula Crespí, Anna Gual, Paula Leitón, Sandra Domene (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

2019 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver Medal 2022 – 5th place 2023 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver Medal

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Bea Ortiz, Roser Tarragó, Irene González, Clara Espar, Pili Peña (C), Judith Forca, Paula Crespí, Maica García, Paula Leitón, Elena Sánchez (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

European Championships

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2008 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver Medal 2010 – 6th place 2012 – 5th place

Patricia del Soto (GK), Blanca Gil, Cristina Pardo, Irene Hagen, Miriam López-Escribano (C), Jennifer Pareja, Cristina López, Anna Pardo, Pili Peña, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Laura López, Laura Ester (GK). Head Coach: Vicenç Tarrés.

Laura Ester (GK), Blanca Gil (C), Anni Espar, Roser Tarragó, Mati Ortiz, Helena Lloret, Lorena Miranda, Pili Peña, Andrea Blas, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Teresa Gorría, Paula Bugallo (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

Laura Ester (GK), Paula Chillida, Anni Espar, Roser Tarragó, Mati Ortiz, Jennifer Pareja (C), Lorena Miranda, Pili Peña, Andrea Blas, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Laura López, Patri Herrera (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

2014 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold Medal 2016 – 4th place 2018 – 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Bronze Medal

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, Patri Herrera (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Paula Leitón, Mati Ortiz, Jennifer Pareja (C), Clara Espar, Pili Peña, Judith Forca, Roser Tarragó, Maica García, Laura López, Patri Herrera (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Bea Ortiz, Mati Ortiz, Helena Lloret, Clara Espar, Pili Peña (C), Judith Forca, Anna Gual, Maica García, Paula Leitón, Elena Sánchez (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

2020 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold Medal 2022 – 1st place, gold medalist(s) Gold Medal 2024 – 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver Medal

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Bea Ortiz, Roser Tarragó, Irene González, Clara Espar, Pili Peña (C), Judith Forca, Paula Crespí, Maica García, Paula Leitón, Elena Sánchez (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

Youth teams

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U-20

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  • Winner (2): 2011, 2021
  • Runner-up (3): 2013, 2015, 2023
  • Third place (1): 2003

U-18

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  • Winner (2): 2018, 2024
  • Runner-up (1): 2016

U-16

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  • Winner (1): 2024[4]
  • Third place (1): 2022

U-19

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  • Winner (3): 2018, 2022, 2024
  • Runner-up (2): 2010, 2016
  • Third place (2): 2002, 2014

U-18

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  • Winner (2): 2017, 2019
  • Runner-up (4): 2010, 2013, 2015, 2023
  • Third place (2): 2007, 2011

U-16

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  • Winner (3): 2019, 2023, 2025
  • Third place (1): 2021

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "World Aquatics". World Aquatics. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "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.
  3. ↑ "Women's Water Polo Team Roster ESP" (PDF). Omega Timing. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "World Aquatics Women's U16 Water Polo Championships 2024". worldaquatics.com.
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