Ines BALAGHNI

Athletic performances

5’4 ft ft and 114 lbs
Position: Winger / Forward
Club : Grenoble
Division: U19 National

Season Average playing time : 20 » (and 90 » the last 2 games)
I am playing at the highest National French level this year, and I did started 8 games

Interview

What makes you different?

I believe what makes me different is my great perseverance as I always want to do more and be better. I never give up even if it’s very difficult. I want to win and become a better version of myself. For instance, this year was my first year as a part of the U19 women national team. It was hard but I kept up even though I didn’t play much (15-20mn per match) I kept training during practice and outside too. I never gave up. It paid because in the last two games I played the whole time and my performances were good.

Why do you want to play in the U.S college system?

I want to compete in college because it is a great opportunity to keep studying while also continuing soccer. Moreover, the facilities in college are very good, very developed and the staff is . The women soccer is enhanced in USA contrary to France. It is also the opportunity to represent the college in new leagues for me. It would be a great honor for me to represent my university in a competition.

Soccer and Life goals

I really want to become a professional player and I will do everything that I can to not have any regrets. If I don’t succeed, I won’t have any regrets because I would have done everything to succeed and that’s how it’ll be. At the same time my professional goal is to become a chiropractor.

Additional Information

I was part of the Ain departmental selection for 5 years and the Haute Savoie selection for 1 year. I am very athletic as I finished 3rd at the departmental cross-country race in Ain and 15th at the academic cross-country race in Lyon. I like any sport in general.