Nana Olavuo
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About
Finnish professional tackle-football linebacker and social media creator known for playing in the Women's National Football Conference with the Kansas City Glory and Texas Elite Spartans along with helping bring global visibility to women's American football.
Before fame
She began playing American football when she was six years old and joined boys' leagues in Finland because there were few organized opportunities for girls. She continued playing with boys for nearly ten years and learned the game where she was often the only girl on the field. She won a European Championship in 2019. She won a Swedish women's title in 2019. She won a Spanish women's championship in 2022. Her professional career began in 2023 when she entered the Women's National Football Conference. She first played for the Kansas City Glory during her initial WNFC season before she moved on to the Texas Elite Spartans.
Trivia
She has played competitive football in multiple countries across Europe and the United States. She won the Finnish Naisten Vaahteraliiga Championship in 2024 with the Turku Trojans. She was named to the WNFC All-Pro Team in 2025. She was featured on the podcast Mental Training Room in 2025. She signed with DolFinContent in 2026 as a represented athlete-creator.
Family life
Her full name is Anastasia Olavuo. She was born and raised in Espoo, Finland.
Associated with
She, Sarah Fuller, and Samantha Gordon are all known for being groundbreaking female football players.
