Vanina Ailen Preininger (born 26 September 1996) is an Argentine professional footballer and former futsal player who plays as a midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Feminino A1 club São Paulo and the Argentina women's national team.
Early life Preininger took her first steps at the "Jóvenes Deportistas" club in Villa Lugano, playing with boys until a teacher took her to try out for San Lorenzo. However, due to school, she dropped out.
Club career San Lorenzo Preininger returned to Las Cuervas after a while and began playing in the girls' soccer school. In 2010, at just 13 years old, she trained with the first team. Also in that year, Preininger also had several minutes with the first team until 2014, She also played futsal for the Blaugrana team until that year, winning several titles. In 2015, she was part of the Kimberley club.
River Plate In 2014, Preininger was part of Las Millonarias. Much in the veins of her first stint in San Lorenzo, she also played futsal in addition to 11-a-side football.
Return to San Lorenzo In early 2017, Preininger returned to San Lorenzo for her second stint.
UAI Urquiza On 5 October 2020, Preininger was officially announced as a reinforcement for the Furgonero.
Boca Juniors On 22 January 2022, the Xeneize club announced Preininger as a reinforcement for the season. In September 2022, her club was crowned champion of the Campeonato Femenino and reached the finals of the Copa Libertadores.
Second return to San Lorenzo In early 2025, Preininger returned to San Lorenzo once again.
International career In 2013, Preininger played in the South American Under-17 Championship and in 2015 in the Under-20 Championship. She made her senior debut for Argentina on 17 April 2021, in a 3–1 friendly loss against Brazil.
In June 2025, Preininger was named to the senior national team for the 2025 Copa América Femenina.
Career statistics International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsArgentina2021102022102024802025140202650Total290
Honours Clubs Boca Juniors Primera División A: 2022, 2023, Ap. 2024 Copa de la Liga: 2023 Copa Federal: 2023
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