Jennifer ‘Jenni’ Hermoso will be at the center of the Spanish attack, as the World Champions open their 2024 Olympic soccer campaign on Tuesday, facing Japan. Interestingly, this is the first time Spain’s women’s team is participating in the Olympics in history. Yet, Hermoso and Co. would not want to settle for anything less than a gold, as Las Rojas has the chance to be the only team to win the Olympic gold as reigning World Cup winners. While there is so much intrigue around the likes of Jenni Hermoso, little to nothing is known about their families. But here, we have you covered.

Jenni Hermoso started her legendary soccer career with Atletico Madrid’s women’s team in the Spanish league. Interestingly, it was with her grandfather’s blessing that she joined the Madrid club. Let’s discuss that intriguing story as we go ahead.

A sneak peek into Jenni Hermoso’s family and meet her La Liga legend grandfather

Jenni Hermoso has dedicated her social media activity to her stellar soccer career. She posts sporadically about her big wins with the Spain WNT, FC Barcelona, and other clubs. The Tigres UANL star rarely posts about her family; hence, not much is known about her parents. She once notably shared an emotional post on her mother’s birthday. Her father’s name is Rafael Hermoso and her mother’s name is Soledad Hermoso. Jennifer’s parents’ profession, educational background, and age are unknown to the public. But one thing is sure soccer has always been an integral part of the household, via Jennifer’s grandfather Antonio Hernandez.

Antonio Hernandez was Atletico Madrid’s former goalkeeper. Jenni Hermoso’s warmest childhood memory was to visit Atletico’s home the Vicente Calderon Stadium to watch La Liga matches with Hernandez. Later, when she turned 12, thanks to her grandfather’s blessing, Jenni Hermoso started playing for Atletico’s youth team for girls. She later debuted for the club’s senior team in 2004 and lived up to her grandfather’s legacy and more.

While Jennifer’s parents have not been in the limelight, her brother Marr Rafa Hermoso was once famous among the Spanish fans. Do you know why? Let’s find out.

Meet Jenni Hermoso’s brother Rafa and sister Silvia

Rafa Hermoso is undoubtedly Jennifer’s biggest cheerleader. He traveled to Australia and New Zealand in 2023 to support Hermoso and La Roja throughout in their triumphant World Cup campaign. Rafa Hermoso even gave an interview to FIFA, sharing his experience of supporting his sister during the WC. Well, before that, Rafa and Jenni Hermoso caused quite a stir with a picture they shared on social media. In it, they could be seen lip-kissing each other while celebrating Rafa’s birthday.

Rafa and Jenni have a sister named Silvia, whose whereabouts are ambiguous. Silvia is immensely proud of her sister’s mammoth achievements as a Spanish striker. “The family has always been supporting her [Jenni]. We knew and we know, that soccer is her life,” said Silvia in an interview. Hence, it remains to be seen who all from the Hermoso household make it to Paris, as Jennifer and Spain debut in the Olympic soccer tournament.