At the age of 25, Marta Cox has already become a well-known name in Panama. The first player from the country to play professionally in Mexico with Liga MX Femenil, Cox only has 19 caps to her name for the national team, but her presence is immense.
She’s a leading midfielder, and her nine goals in 19 appearances tout her attacking abilities. It was her assist that led to Panama’s clinching of a FIFA Women’s World Cup berth for the first time. Panama will compete in this summer’s tournament, being slotted in Group F.
On a recent episode of “My Favorite Futbolista,” Cox revealed that, despite an incredible year for club and country, her personal life has provided plenty of struggle and resilience.
Cox lost her mother last year right before the 2022 Concacaf Women’s Championship, which served as World Cup qualifiers. About two months before the tournament kicked off, Cox’s mother passed away after an aggressive form of cancer was found in her stomach.
“We had been in training because we were preparing for World Cup…
