Topal Irina

About

Irina Topal, born on December 19, 1998, is a remarkable footballer from the Republic of Moldova, playing as a midfielder and recognized for her contributions in both field and beach soccer. Her career began in 2009 at LTPS No. 2 in Chisinau, continuing with clubs such as FC Noroc, where she participated in UEFA Champions League qualifiers in 2015 and 2017, FC Universitatea Galati, FC Kryvbas from Ukraine, Stomilanki Olsztyn (Poland), PAE OFI (Greece), FK Vilnius (Lithuania), and recently, Transinvest and FK Zalgiris. Among her notable achievements are a bronze medal at the Lithuanian championship, goals scored for the Moldovan national team in the 2019 World Cup qualifiers and Nations League, as well as participation in European championships. She achieved a historic performance in beach soccer, becoming the first player from the Republic of Moldova to score in the Champions League, as part of the Women's Euro Winners Cup 2021, playing for the Ukrainian team Domino’s Pizza Metropolitan from group C. Alongside this team, she won the Ukrainian beach soccer championship and a bronze medal at the Kyiv city championship, demonstrating adaptability and professionalism after only two weeks of integration. Irina was praised by coach Serghei Pavelciuk for her rapid development in this dynamic sport, marked by excellent performances, such as the goal scored in the 7-4 victory against the Belgian champions, Red Devils Ladies. As a member of the Moldovan women's national team since 2015, Irina Topal has gained experience in the qualifiers for the 2017 and 2022 European Championships, as well as for the 2023 World Cup, scoring decisive goals against Montenegro and Andorra. Her versatility, transitioning from traditional football to beach soccer, places her among the remarkable women in Moldovan sports, inspiring young female footballers through her determination and international success. Details about her personal life remain private, but her passion for football, expressed in interviews, highlights her desire to win trophies and promote women's sports in Moldova.