Spanish footballer Elena Julve has experienced a surge in popularity following the viral spread of an eye-catching image of her from the recently launched EAFC 24 game.

The inclusion of female footballers in the beloved Ultimate Team format of EAFC 24 has contributed to a heightened awareness of women’s football in recent weeks.

This update allows players to include Women’s World Cup stars like Sam Kerr, Alexia Putellas, and Alex Greenwood in their teams.

As a result of this new feature, one fan decided to create an amusing juxtaposition by pairing the tallest player in the game, Isaak Toure of Lorient, standing at a towering 6 feet 9 inches, with the diminutive 4 feet 11 inches Julve, who officially holds the title of the shortest footballer in the game. The outcome of this pairing was nothing short of striking.

They shared a screenshot on Reddit, illustrating Toure completely dwarfing the 22-year-old right-winger Julve within the game. In the image, Julve barely reached the Frenchman’s abdomen, leaving fans in stitches of laughter as the picture rapidly gained viral status.

Despite the initial amusement generated by this image, Elena has had the last laugh. The petite Spaniard has now garnered over 20,000 Instagram followers since achieving viral fame. However, her growing popularity can also be attributed to her burgeoning career.

Currently, Elena competes in Liga F, the top tier of women’s football in Spain, representing FC Levante Las Planas based in Barcelona. The team finished 11th in the previous season after earning promotion from the second tier, largely thanks to Julve’s exceptional skills.

Before joining FC Levante Las Planas, Elena spent four years with the better-known Catalan side, Espanyol, and played a pivotal role in securing victory in the U19 European Championship with the national team.

Elena regularly keeps her fans updated with action shots from her matches for both club and country on her Instagram account. In one brief video clip, she displays her agility by deftly evading a significantly taller opponent and dazzling with her intricate footwork.

Additionally, the petite brunette is not shy about sharing her beauty and off-field moments on social media. Her Instagram features snapshots of her basking in the sun during vacations, whether it’s lounging in a bikini on a boat or taking leisurely walks along the shores of Corfu.

Smallest player (Elena Julve 149cm) next to Tallest player (Isaak Toure 206cm)
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