Fabiana Vallejos
A tenacious midfielder whose career has been a quiet testament to the enduring skill and passion found in Argentine women's football.
Born 1985 (age 41)·Argentine footballer·Birthday: June 30·Millennials
Biography
Fabiana Vallejos has carved out a lengthy career in the often-underfunded world of Argentine women's football, operating with a workman's consistency. Her game is built on technical control and tactical intelligence in the center of the park, qualities honed over years with clubs like Boca Juniors and UAI Urquiza. While the women's game in Argentina has historically lacked the spotlight of its male counterpart, players like Vallejos provided its steady heartbeat, competing in domestic leagues and continental tournaments. Her move to San Luis FC in Chile represented a later-career chapter, showcasing the cross-border respect for veteran Argentine players. Her story is less about global fame and more about the substance required to sustain a professional life in the sport, serving as a reliable fixture for every team she has represented.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Fabiana was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Fabiana Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Fabiana's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played for historic Argentine club Boca Juniors, one of the nation's most successful teams.
- Had a sustained career in the top flight of Argentine women's football for over a decade.
- Competed in the Copa Libertadores Femenina, South America's premier club tournament.
Did You Know?
She shares a name with a famous Argentine male footballer from the 1970s, but they are not related.
She has played for clubs in both Argentina and Chile during her professional career.
“In women's football here, you play for the badge, not for the money.”
