Lena Oberdorf - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Lena Oberdorf is a professional soccer player who currently plays as a defender for VfL Wolfsburg and the German national team.
- 2. She was born on December 4, 2001 in Bocholt, Germany.
- 3. Oberdorf began her youth career at SV Krechting before moving to BV Borussia Bocholt. She then joined SGS Essen’s youth academy in 2017.
- 4. In 2018, she made her senior debut for SGS Essen in the Frauen-Bundesliga at the age of 16.
- 5. Oberdorf made her international debut for the German national team in November 2019, becoming the youngest player to score on her debut for Germany.
- 6. She can play as a central defender, right-back, or defensive midfielder, showcasing her versatility on the field.
- 7. Oberdorf has been praised for her strong defensive abilities, aerial presence, and technical skills on the ball.
- 8. In 2020, she signed a four-year contract with VfL Wolfsburg, one of the top clubs in the Frauen-Bundesliga.
- 9. Oberdorf has already won several honors in her young career, including the Fritz Walter Medal for the best U-17 female player in Germany in 2019.
- 10. She is considered one of the most promising young talents in German women's soccer and is expected to have a bright future ahead of her in the sport.