Walk after walk. A native of Jouy-le-Moutier in the Val d'Oise, Alexandria defender Alexandra Renault-Frih today meets in Charléty PSG for his 39th match of Division 1. Back on a course where how step by step, a dream is become reality.

After having crisscrossed the Île de France with Jouy le Moutier, PSG B or even Vauréal, Alexandra puts down her bag at Val d'Argenteuil. At this same time, the young Alexandra is apprentice on the training of Assistant Technician Animator (BAPAAT). Her teacher and former D1 female coach at PSG, Sébastien Thierry remembers: "She was passionate about my stories about this time. She played at a much lower level and had great ambitions. She had a very promising level of play. With her determination, she achieved her goals by making good club choices. She was able to progress slowly in stages and progressed steadily to become the player she is today. And she has not finished surprising us. I am his merry way with a lot of pride and interest. "

Engaged in regional league with the Val d'Argenteuil club, she will remain three seasons. Winner of the Cups and some divisions. M'Barek Tahar, his coach at the Val d'Argenteuil nowadays assistant to St Denis remembers this very promising player: "A girl very temperamental. Who liked to work. Even hurt, I knew I could count on her. She saved me some games. I respect her a lot. She still has a good career ahead of her. She knows what she wants. She has abilities to succeed. "

She leaves the Val d'Oise to land in the Yvelines. More precisely to Montigny the Bretonneux then in Division 2. Gérôme Henrionnet, former coach of Algrange in D2 remembers: "I remember her. It was home. My first year at Algrange where we won 3-1 at home but it put us in trouble all the first half with its excesses. A thirst to learn and join the high level that Alexandra wanted to know. A beneficial and rewarding experience with 15 games played and 2 goals scored.

Jean-Dany Grosset who trained during a season remembers: "Alexandra wanted at the time to play in D2 in order to set another goal to know the national level after graduating from PSG and after years in PH . She wanted a new challenge. I went to see her at the beginning of July at her house to explain the project, explaining to her that it would take an hour to come, that we had to think carefully before committing ourselves. She was so motivated, that thought had already been before I asked her the question. I keep the image of a girl with smiling character who was young, carefree and who wanted to quickly skip the steps. Her strong point is her character as a player and in everyday life. Which has sometimes played tricks in the games. A hard worker. And I will say his ease of adaptation despite, at the time, his young age. "

Always engaged in her conquest of the high level, Alexandra does not stop there. Do some tests in D1 and engage in a club Elite. It will be the club of Yzeure Allier Auvergne. With 14 games in D1 this season, Alexandra adapts to the level and gradually realizes her dream.

One season later, she left Auvergne heading south. The club ASPTT Albi freshly promoted in D1 welcomes. David Welferinger who coached last season reminds: "The story of Alexandra is that of a young woman with a swing atypical career in women's football. Another girl I love, a fiery temperament and a big heart like that! She has an excellent volume of play and a good quality of speed, as a defender she has niac as they say (grinta) but does not use enough for my taste. The day she understands that she must scare her opponents all attackers will flee the area where she is. She is also generous and plays for the team. In fact at the beginning of the season you do not count too much on it, after a few games you play it and in the end it is essential. You can go to war with her ... a lot of young women should be inspired by her. "

Endearing, ambitious and always with a smile, Alexandra settled in this D1. The accomplishment of a jocassienne. A young woman who matures and believes in it.

Photo credit: Florence Frih