Left Wing Back, Uruguay
JULIANA VIERA
STRENGTH. ESSENCE. IDENTITY.
Juliana
Viera
Uruguayan left back with 8+ years of international experience. First called up to the senior national team at 15. At 16, she represented Uruguay at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Five-time club champion, including KCAC double titles at Oklahoma Wesleyan and the AAC Conference title at East Carolina, where she was named Captain for 2025. Starter in Copa América 2025, scoring a goal and delivering an assist, and a key part of Uruguay qualifying for the Pan-American Games 2027. Sports science graduate with a Minor in Leadership.
The Journey
Every chapter shaped who she is today.
Liverpool FC, Uruguay
Joined Liverpool's youth academy in Montevideo. Won U-14, U-16 (×3), and U-19 (×2) Uruguayan championships, scoring 27 goals across both age groups as a left back starter.
FIFA Women's World Cup, U17
Selected for Uruguay's U-17 national team. Played at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Uruguay at 16. Followed by a training camp in Kunming, China.
Futsal — Uruguay
Played futsal in Uruguay during 2020. A year that refined her close-quarters technique, sharpened her touch, and built the explosive movement she'd carry into every game that followed.
Nacional + U-20 National Team
Signed with Club Nacional de Football. Captained Uruguay's U-20 squad to 3rd place at the Conmebol South American Cup (2022), scoring twice. Also featured in the Conmebol Libertadores Cup.
Full Scholarship, USA
Earned a full athletic scholarship to Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Won the KCAC Regular Season and Tournament Championships. Named to the First Team KCAC as best left wingback in the conference.
East Carolina University, Captain
Transferred to ECU in North Carolina. Won the AAC Conference Championship (2024). Earned AAC All-Conference Third Team honors. Named Captain for the 2025 season, with 4 assists and a goal in the AAC title run.
Copa América 2025
Starter in Copa América 2025. Scored a goal and delivered an assist. Helped Uruguay qualify for the Pan-American Games 2027. Also won the USL W Southeastern Conference with Asheville City SC as captain.
Her Game, Her Rules
More than a position, a philosophy.
Passion
Every coach she has worked with has commented on her intensity on the pitch. It comes from who she is, not from what she is told to do.
Intelligence
A defender who reads the game before it happens. Anticipation built through a decade of study, on and off the pitch.
Leadership
Named captain on every team she has joined. Demands more from herself first, and that raises the standard for everyone around her.
Ambition
Left her country, built a new life, earned a full scholarship, and keeps competing at the highest level.
Beyond the Pitch
Juliana combines elite competitive sport with sports science research. A profile that connects with brands in performance, technology, education, and women's sport.
Sports Performance
Equipment, apparel, nutrition
Sports Science
Wearables, research tools, cognitive training
Education
University programs, youth development
Women's Sport
Advocacy, visibility, sponsorship
Wellness
Recovery, mental performance, health
Media
Content, storytelling, broadcasting
Athlete. Researcher. Ambassador.
More Than a Player
The person behind the athlete.
Football opened every door. Science is how I give back.Juliana Viera
Sports Scientist
Graduating in Sport Studies & Leadership from East Carolina University, with a Minor in Leadership. Conducts research in the kinesiology department on cognitive performance and GPS athlete development.
Innovation Bridge
Brought Neural Trainer, a Uruguayan cognitive training platform, to her US university research program. Connecting local sports science with international academia.
Women in Football
Representing Uruguay at international level, she advocates for visibility, investment, and equal opportunity in women's football.
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