JUANA
CASTELLARO
Personal Profile
Juana Castellaro Morello is one of the brightest young stars of Argentine field hockey. A defender for Las Leonas and for Club Atlético River Plate, Castellaro combines composure beyond her years with a rapid rise to the top of world hockey — already an Olympic medalist and World Champion before turning 22.
Castellaro represents the next generation of Argentine sporting excellence, grown through River Plate's youth system and now a key piece of one of the most successful women's teams in the world. Her youth, authenticity, and growth trajectory make her an ideal long-term partner for brands targeting younger audiences.
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WORLD CHAMPION & OLYMPIC MEDALIST: At just 21, Castellaro already holds an Olympic Bronze Medal (Paris 2024) and a FIH World Cup gold (2026) — an extraordinary trophy case at the start of her career.
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RISING STAR TRAJECTORY: Progressed from Las Leoncitas (U21) captain to full Las Leonas starter in under 3 years, reflecting elite long-term growth potential.
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STRONG CLUB MARKET PRESENCE: Represents River Plate, one of Argentina's most popular and media-covered sporting institutions, extending her reach beyond the national team.
PASSION
LEADERSHIP
AUTHENTIC
CAREER
Home Club
River Plate
Grew up in River Plate's hockey program, where she still plays today, representing one of Argentina's most popular and media-covered sporting institutions.
2022-Present
Las Leonas
Called up to the senior national team in 2022. Won gold at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games and made her Olympic debut at Paris 2024, taking home the Bronze Medal.
2026
FIH World Cup
Crowned World Champion with Las Leonas at the 2026 FIH World Cup in Belgium & the Netherlands, after also lifting the 2025 Pan American Cup in Montevideo.
2022-2025
Las Leoncitas
Rose through Argentina's youth national teams: gold at the 2022 South American Youth Games, silver at the 2023 and 2025 FIH Junior World Cups, and gold at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games.