Marta Huerta de Aza

Imagine a super-important person on a soccer field, but instead of kicking the ball, she makes sure everyone plays fair! That's Marta Huerta de Aza. She's a referee, which means she's the boss of the game, making sure all the players follow the rules. She's also a teacher, which means she's really good at explaining things clearly, just like she does on the soccer field!

Marta is a first-division football referee. That's like being a star player in the biggest, most exciting soccer league in Spain! She has to be super quick to see everything happening on the field, from a speedy goal to a tricky foul. She wears a special uniform and carries a whistle to signal when there's a stop in play or a penalty.

Marta is so good at her job that she won a special award called the Vicente Acevedo Trophy. This trophy is like getting a gold star for being the best! It shows everyone how much people in Spain appreciate her fairness and how well she helps make soccer games exciting and safe for everyone to enjoy.

Marta was born in 1990, so she's a grown-up who loves sports. Being a referee means she has to know all the rules of soccer inside and out. She has to make tough decisions very quickly, and she's known for being very fair. It's a big responsibility, but she does it with a smile!