Ludmila Aguilera balances soccer career and motherhood

In Córdoba, Argentina, Ludmila Aguilera plays for Instituto while also raising her two-year-old daughter, Franchesca.

Aguilera began playing for Instituto at age 14 and has since become a key player, even attracting attention from the Argentinian national team. She balances the demands of training and competing in the Liga Cordobesa with the responsibilities of motherhood, often thinking of Franchesca during games and practices.

Aguilera relies on support from her family, particularly her mother Roxana and Franchesca’s father, to care for her daughter when she is away with the team. She describes the challenge of being both an athlete and a mother as requiring focus on both roles, but emphasizes the joy she finds in motherhood. Her teammates at Instituto also offer support, frequently asking about Franchesca’s wellbeing.

Instituto has won three consecutive tournaments, Apertura 2025, Clausura 2025, and Apertura 2026, and Aguilera dedicates these victories to her family, who have consistently encouraged her to continue playing. She hopes to continue improving as a footballer and ultimately play professionally, while also cherishing time with her loved ones. Aguilera wants Franchesca to understand the importance of pursuing dreams with the support of family.