Mari Paz Vilas, better known as Mapi, plays at Levante Las Planas in the Spanish First Division and became a new ambassador of OLIVER. Discover why she decided to bet on the new generation of GPS technology.
Quality reinforcement for OLIVERHaving excelled in several First Division teams, including FC Barcelona and Valencia CF, Vilas is one of the most outstanding players in Spanish women's football. Additionally, Vilas has represented the Spanish National Team in both the U19 and senior categories. Today, "Mapi" is without a doubt one of the most talented and successful players in women's football in Spain and the world.
Mapi has played for clubs such as RCD Espanyol, Real Betis Balompié, and Valencia CF, where she left an indelible mark as one of the most talented players in the team.
Vilas joins a squad of ambassadors who reflect OLIVER's values and share the mission of democratizing access to elite technology to all sectors of football.
"I have very positive feelings about being OLIVER's new ambassador. I am excited about the idea of having a GPS with such a wide and accurate display of data, which allows me to know how I am doing physically in each training" Mari Paz Vilas, a brand new ambassador of OLIVER.
Mari Paz Vilas started playing football at the age of 7 and since then had a very successful career in the world of football. Over the years, she has played for numerous teams and left her mark on each of them with her goal-scoring ability, good back play, great heading, and dedication to teamwork.
In addition to her achievements at the club level, Mari Paz Vilas has also had remarkable success with the Spanish National Team. After playing in the U19 category, she made the leap to the senior national team at the age of 19. There, Vilas lived through many unforgettable experiences, including a European Championship in 2019.
Vilas has a remarkable record: with the Spanish National Team, she scored 7 goals in one match.
With her extensive experience in top-level football and her focus on teamwork, Mari Paz Vilas is the perfect choice as OLIVER’s ambassador. Vilas has used different monitoring technologies in different teams in which she played, which allowed her to assess OLIVER's value proposition: GPS technology that is developed and 100% tailored for women's football.
"The big difference is the location of the device and that it provides some data that others can't, such as the shooting power. Comfort is an aspect where OLIVER far surpasses GPS vests" Mari Paz Vilas about GPS technology
Vilas also sees a promising future for women's football in Spain and around the world. With ambassadors like Mari Paz Vilas, at OLIVER we stay true to our commitment for women's football and our determination to help players reach their full potential.
"It is growing by leaps and bounds, and I think the great players in Spain show that" Mari Paz Vilas on the present and the future of women's football
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