The DFB women want to make a name for themselves at the European Championships in England. Alexandra Popp and Almuth Schult are probably the best known from the DFB team, Giulia Gwinn is a small star on Instagram.
Defense chief Marina Hegering is the oldest at 32, Jule Brand is the youngest at 19, Alexandra Popp is the most experienced with 114 international matches – and goalkeeper Almuth Schult is the only mother in the team.
The 23 German soccer players for the European Championship in England (July 6th to 31st) in brief:
Goal:
Merle Frohms (27 years / 27 internationals / Eintracht Frankfurt): With the national coach, she is preferred to Almuth Schult as number 1. After the European Championship, she will move to Wolfsburg to replace her rival there. Regarded as an elegant goalkeeper who plays along.
Almuth Schult (31/64 / VfL Wolfsburg): Twin mother, TV expert, Olympic champion in 2016 and European champion in 2013 – and above all a great fighter for more recognition and rights for women in football. Will play for Hollywood club Angel City FC in the future.
Ann-Kathrin Berger (31/3 / FC Chelsea): The ex-Potsdamerin was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2017, but she returned two months later. Has the word “Adventure” tattooed on his arm. The only England professional in the German squad.
Defense:
Sara Doorsoun (30/36 / Eintracht Frankfurt): With her winter move from Wolfsburg to Frankfurt, she wanted to increase her EM chances again – it worked. Daughter of an Iranian and a Turkish woman. Was already at the EM 2017 and World Cup 2019.
Giulia Gwinn (23/27 / FC Bayern Munich): The Instagram star of the DFB team – with over a quarter of a million followers. Awarded “Best Young Player” at the 2019 World Cup. According to goalkeeper Almuth Schult “the prettiest” in the team. In 2020 she suffered a cruciate ligament rupture.
Marina Hegering (32/20 / FC Bayern Munich): Nickname “Maschina”. Is the defense chief and eldest in the team, but has often been injured lately. Strong in duels and experienced. Will play in Wolfsburg in the future and should switch to the coaching staff there in two years.
Kathrin Hendrich (30/46 / VfL Wolfsburg): Everyone just calls it “Kathy”. The central defender enjoys a high reputation at Voss-Tecklenburg because of her recent strong development. As the daughter of a Belgian mother and a German mother, she has both citizenships.
Sophia Kleinherne (22/16/Eintracht Frankfurt): Made her debut in the DFB team in 2019 in front of over 77,000 spectators at London’s Wembley Stadium against England. The central defender helped her club qualify for the Champions League. Likes Spain’s edge Sergio Ramos.
Felicitas Rauch (26/21 / VfL Wolfsburg): Planned as a left-back. Was only nominated on call at the 2019 World Cup. At VfL “a central pillar”, as sports director Ralf Kellermann says. Names Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold as a role model.
Midfield and Attack:
Nicole Anyomi (22/8/Eintracht Frankfurt): One of many national players who was trained at SGS Essen. Speed on the flank is their forte. Her parents come from Ghana and Togo, she is involved in the fight against racism.
Jule Brand (19/16/TSG 1899 Hoffenheim): The winger is considered the top German talent. The magazine “11 Freunde” named her the newcomer of the season. Scored after just two minutes in her DFB debut in 2021 against Australia. Will play for VfL Wolfsburg in the future.
Klara Bühl (21/24 / FC Bayern Munich): In 2019 she was awarded the Fritz Walter Medal by the DFB as the best young player. Experienced a small career break in the club: scored only three league goals – as many as last time in the 7-0 win against Switzerland.
Sara Däbritz (27/86 / Paris Saint-Germain): Together with Alexandra Popp and Svenja Huth one of three captains. The playmaker has signed a three-year deal with Champions League winners Olympique Lyon. The only German field player from abroad.
Linda Dallmann (27/45 / FC Bayern Munich): Only 1.58 meters tall, but dangerous and extremely agile. Has four older brothers, a passion for muscle training, a lot of humor – that’s why he’s often called “Our little Stromberg”.
Laura Freigang (24/13/Eintracht Frankfurt): The striker is the DJ in the dressing room and is rarely at a loss for clear words. She recently even gave an interview to “Playboy”. Considered a strong joker, has already scored nine goals in her 13 international matches.
Svenja Huth (31/66/VfL Wolfsburg): Best Playstation player in the team. Married her partner shortly before the EM. The offensive player was European champion in 2013 and is one of the most important veterans in the team.
Lena Lattwein (22/17/VfL Wolfsburg): Studies business mathematics at the University of Mannheim. Is easily recognizable on the pitch by her blond mane. Came to Wolfsburg from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in 2021 and established himself there in midfield.
Sydney Lohmann (22/12/FC Bayern Munich): Dynamic, strong-willed and dangerous offensive player. After a hip operation in October, fit for the European Championship in time – and recently with very strong performances at Bayern.
Lina Magull (27/60/FC Bayern Munich): Captain of the German runners-up and always good for a joke. Knows only one hairstyle, blaspheme her fellow players – all hair in a bun on the head. Placed in midfield.
Lena Oberdorf (20/27 / VfL Wolfsburg): Her brother Tim is under contract with Fortuna Düsseldorf and is her role model. Number 6 in the DFB team – with a lot of physical force. Played in the U15 team at the age of twelve, was the youngest German World Cup participant in 2019 at the age of 17.
Alexandra Popp (31/114/VfL Wolfsburg): The most experienced. The striker missed an EM twice injured. Fought back after cartilage damage, recently got Corona. She enjoys spending time with her dog, Patch, an Australian Shepherd.
Lea Schüller (24/39 / FC Bayern Munich): With 16 goals in 22 games, top scorer in the Bundesliga. Has twice scored a four-pack in an international match. The social media then says: #Esschuellert – based on her club colleague Thomas Müller.
Tabea Waßmuth (25/15 / VfL Wolfsburg): Shined with ten goals in the Champions League season, only world footballer Alex Putellas from FC Barcelona scored once more. The ex-Hoffenheimer has a master’s degree in psychology.