Ascensión Martínez Salinas (born 20 February 2002), commonly known as Asun, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a forward for Valencia.
Club career Asun started her career at Elche. In July 2019, she moved to Valencia, giving her the opportunity to play in Spain's top tier for the first time.
International career Asun made her debut for the Spain national team on 6 April 2023, coming on as a substitute for Salma Paralluelo against Norway.
Personal life Asun is from a working-class neighbourhood unformally known as La Rata, in Elche. She started playing football from the age of three but was initially encouraged to take up rhythmic gymnastics instead by her mother.
Honours Spain U20 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup: 2022
Individual UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2019
References
External links
Profile at La Liga