Born November 16, 1991 in Toulouse. She begins her third season in Rodez and her eighth season in the elite. She is also Romanian international since 2011.

Anna Banuta is said to be a player with speed and a good shot. And that's a fighter on the ground. She made her D1 debut against Hénin-Beaumont on the final day of the 2007-2008 season.

Anna is said to be a fighter. A girl who does not give up and who is fighting for what she wants.

"I started football, Anna starts, thanks to my father who transmitted to me and my brother, his passion for football. I started the football in Labège with the boys then I went half a season with the TOAC (TFC) with the girls but I did not like at all. So, I went back with the boys from Labège. I then joined Castanet in 13 years and when I was not old enough to play with boys, I played with girls and the TFC contacted me to join the women's section.

Francis Bossuat who trained him in Castanet remembers: "I keep the memory of a sparkling girl, malicious, lively and very endearing. I know she changed a lot physically but at the time she was small and small, and made up for it with a lot of speed and technique, and we felt her passion for football. This group was very close and she was a leader very much appreciated by her friends. I was very happy to see her go play in D1 and especially in Saint-Etienne.

She joined the TFC in 2007 and started in D3 before knowing the D1. She will stay there for four seasons. Madjid Alliche who coached him in Toulouse remembers: "I know the Banuta family from the TFC and I know it's a family that breathes football, Alex his brother played at a very high level and still plays. The parents are always behind Anna and Alex to encourage them. Anna is a player that I was able to throw at the TFC which has huge qualities on the side. She is a very determined player who never gives up and who is often in the last pass to finish on a goal. Humanly Anna is someone I appreciate a lot. Always exemplary in her behavior towards herself or the group and even the club where she plays. The day I learned that she had a knee injury with a breakup of the crusaders, I had no problem telling her that with the mental and passion she has for football, she will come back very quickly on the ground that's what I wanted him. We must not forget that she has been selected with Romania and this proves that this player has enormous qualities. I sincerely wish her to succeed at the highest level and continue in this goal of a player who works to succeed with passion. "

For three seasons, she alternates D1 and D3. In 2010, Anna makes her most full season in the TFC with 20 games played and two goals scored. A full season before leaving the TFC and join the ASSE. Anna continues: "The first season, I played in D3 and made my first D1 match at 15 to reward me for the federal cup I had made. The second year, I resumed the season with the D3 and then joined the D1 in mid-season. I was in the group of team 1 then I started to make my place by scoring several goals but while I was on a good start, I injured myself, rupture of the ligaments of the right knee. So, I did my rehabilitation and resumed with the group of one. I did half a season. The season after, I made a full season with the TFC and then I went to ASSE.

In St Etienne, she will remain two seasons and will have a lost final against Olympique Lyonnais in 2013. Two seasons that tells her friend and former teammate Sarah Palacin: "I played two seasons at ASSE with her, I keep very good memories, both as a player and a friend, Anna is a girl always with a smile, very funny, and especially a friend. Unfortunately after a full season last year, she was injured. I know that she has already found the grounds and I wish her a good return and she quickly resume the competition. She is a technical player, beating and with a very good ball shot.

In 2011 Anna joined the Romanian national female selection of which she is still a member today. Spanu captain Florentina remembers: "First of all, Anna is a great person, always in a good mood, and optimistic. She is a friendly teammate and a strong player with many qualities. A player with whom I would like to play again in the national team. Daniela Gurz, who plays for FC Metz in D2, confirms: "At first I did not know her when I was in Romania's national team. We got closer when I was close to arriving in France. We became good friends. She is a good player who works a lot.

In 2013, Anna left St Etienne and joined Rodez where she is still currently. She starts a first season with 6 goals scored. A second season where she scores less but still plays 20 games. Nicolas Bach who trained him two seasons continues: "Anna is a beating on a field. A player capable of extraordinary gestures. She had a great end to the season two years ago. Bringing us to the maintenance. I wish him well back from injury. And quickly take pleasure with her teammates.

At the end of the second season in 2015, she has a broken cruciate ligament and will be on the field again at the beginning of 2016. The new coach of the Ruthenians who replaced Nicolas Bach, Sébastien Joseph looks at Anna : "Anna is an excellent player. Full of talent and big worker, she is currently working hard to get back from her injury. She has a strong mind in adequacy with the high level. She is a player with a good experience despite her young age and her international status gives her an additional credit within the group. She will surely be our best "rookie" for the 2nd phase.

At 24, Anna continues her path in D1 and selection of Romania. Hard worker and competitor, so is Anna.

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