Alexandra Popp
Encyclopedia
Alexandra Popp is a German
footballer. She plays as a striker for FCR 2001 Duisburg
and the German national team
.
side FCR 2001 Duisburg
in 2008. She had also been approached by French champions Olympique Lyonnais
at the time, but chose Duisburg. Popp made her Bundesliga debut in September 2008 against Herforder SV and scored her first two goals three weeks later in a 8–0 win over TSV Crailsheim
.
In her first year at Duisburg, Popp won the Double: the 2009 UEFA Women's Cup and the 2009 German Cup. She was awarded the 2009 Fritz Walter
medal in silver as the year's second best female junior player. One year later, she again claimed the German Cup title and finished runner-up with Duisburg in the 2009–10 Bundesliga season. Because Duisburg had major injury worries during the 2010–11 season, Popp played the majority of matches at left back.
, Popp won her first international title with Germany, scoring the team’s second goal in the final. The same year, she reached third-place at the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
. In February 2010, Popp made her debut for Germany’s senior national team
in a friendly match against North Korea. Less than two weeks later she scored her first two international goals at the 2010 Algarve Cup
in a 7–0 win over Finland
.
Popp returned to junior competition for the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
, which was held on home soil in Germany. She won the title with the German team and was the tournament’s break-out star, being honoured as the best player and top goalscorer. She reached ten goals and scored in every game. Popp was then called-up for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup squad.
in Gelsenkirchen
, one of four facilities certified as "elite schools of football" by the German Football Association
. She was the school's only female pupil and could only attend courtesy of a special permit. She studied and trained with junior players of the German men's Bundesliga
side FC Schalke. Popp left the school after the 12th grade with a Fachabitur
diploma.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
footballer. She plays as a striker for FCR 2001 Duisburg
FCR 2001 Duisburg
FCR 2001 Duisburg is a German women's football club from Duisburg. The first team plays in the Fußball-Bundesliga . They originate from a women's team formed in 1977 under the umbrella of FC Rumeln-Kaldenhausen and have existed as an independent club since 8th. June 2001...
and the German national team
Germany women's national football team
The German women's national football team represents Germany in international women's football and is directed by the German Football Association . The team – informally called West Germany in English – played its first international match in 1982...
.
Club
Popp started her career at FC Silschede, before moving to 1. FFC Recklinghausen. She joined the BundesligaFußball-Bundesliga (women)
The Women's Football Bundesliga is the main league competition for women's football in Germany. In 1990 the German Football Association created the German Women's Bundesliga, based on the model of the men's Bundesliga. It was first played with north and south divisions, but in 1997 the groups...
side FCR 2001 Duisburg
FCR 2001 Duisburg
FCR 2001 Duisburg is a German women's football club from Duisburg. The first team plays in the Fußball-Bundesliga . They originate from a women's team formed in 1977 under the umbrella of FC Rumeln-Kaldenhausen and have existed as an independent club since 8th. June 2001...
in 2008. She had also been approached by French champions Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais (ladies)
Olympique Lyonnais Féminin is a French women's football club based in Lyon. The club has been the female section of Olympique Lyonnais since 2004. Lyon currently play in the Division 1 Féminine and are the defending champions having won the league for five straight seasons.The club was formed as...
at the time, but chose Duisburg. Popp made her Bundesliga debut in September 2008 against Herforder SV and scored her first two goals three weeks later in a 8–0 win over TSV Crailsheim
TSV Crailsheim
TSV Crailsheim is a German association football club from the town of Crailsheim, Baden-Württemberg.-History:Founded as the gymnastics club Turnverein Crailsheim in 1846, the association today has over 3,000 members in 20 departments including athletics, basketball, cycling, dance sport, fistball,...
.
In her first year at Duisburg, Popp won the Double: the 2009 UEFA Women's Cup and the 2009 German Cup. She was awarded the 2009 Fritz Walter
Fritz Walter
Friedrich "Fritz" Walter was a German footballer. In his time with the German national team, he won 61 caps and scored 33 goals.-Early club career:...
medal in silver as the year's second best female junior player. One year later, she again claimed the German Cup title and finished runner-up with Duisburg in the 2009–10 Bundesliga season. Because Duisburg had major injury worries during the 2010–11 season, Popp played the majority of matches at left back.
International
At the 2008 UEFA U-17 Women's Championship2008 UEFA U-17 Women's Championship
-Group 2:---------Group 3:---------Group 4:---------Group 5:---------Group 6:---------Group 7:---------Group 8:---------Group 9:---------Group 10:--------...
, Popp won her first international title with Germany, scoring the team’s second goal in the final. The same year, she reached third-place at the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
-Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Knockout stage:All times local -Quarterfinals:-----------------Semifinals:---------3rd Place Playoff:----...
. In February 2010, Popp made her debut for Germany’s senior national team
Germany women's national football team
The German women's national football team represents Germany in international women's football and is directed by the German Football Association . The team – informally called West Germany in English – played its first international match in 1982...
in a friendly match against North Korea. Less than two weeks later she scored her first two international goals at the 2010 Algarve Cup
2010 Algarve Cup
-Group B:---------------------Group C:Note: Portugal and Romania drew lots to determine finishing positions---------------------11th Place:-9th Place:-7th Place:-5th Place:-3rd Place:-Final:...
in a 7–0 win over Finland
Finland women's national football team
The Finland women's national football team represents Finland in international women's football. The team, controlled by the Football Association of Finland , reached the semi-finals of the 2005 European Championship, surprising the female football world having drawn with Sweden and beaten Denmark...
.
Popp returned to junior competition for the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
The 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was held in Germany from July 13 to August 1. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, were taking part in the final competition, in which Germany had a guaranteed place as the host nation....
, which was held on home soil in Germany. She won the title with the German team and was the tournament’s break-out star, being honoured as the best player and top goalscorer. She reached ten goals and scored in every game. Popp was then called-up for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup squad.
Personal life
Popp attended Gesamtschule Berger FeldGesamtschule Berger Feld
Gesamtschule Berger Feld is a gesamtschule in Gelsenkirchen. It is located in the quarter Erle and has 1325 pupils and 118 teachers.-History:...
in Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the northern part of the Ruhr area. Its population in 2006 was c. 267,000....
, one of four facilities certified as "elite schools of football" by the German Football Association
German Football Association
The German Football Association is the governing body of football in Germany. A founding member of both FIFA and UEFA, the DFB organises the German football leagues, including the national league, the Bundesliga, and the men's and women's national teams. The DFB is based in Frankfurt and is...
. She was the school's only female pupil and could only attend courtesy of a special permit. She studied and trained with junior players of the German men's Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
side FC Schalke. Popp left the school after the 12th grade with a Fachabitur
Abitur
Abitur is a designation used in Germany, Finland and Estonia for final exams that pupils take at the end of their secondary education, usually after 12 or 13 years of schooling, see also for Germany Abitur after twelve years.The Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife, often referred to as...
diploma.
Club
FCR 2001 Duisburg- UEFA Women's Cup: Winner (1) 2008–09
- BundesligaFußball-Bundesliga (women)The Women's Football Bundesliga is the main league competition for women's football in Germany. In 1990 the German Football Association created the German Women's Bundesliga, based on the model of the men's Bundesliga. It was first played with north and south divisions, but in 1997 the groups...
: Runner-up (1) 2009–102009–10 Fußball-Bundesliga (women)The 2009–10 season of the Fußball-Bundesliga is the 20th season of Germany's premier women's football league. It started on 20 September 2009 and ended on 9 May 2010. On the 21st day of play Turbine Potsdam claimed the championship thus defending their title from the previous season... - German Cup: Winner (2) 2008–09, 2009–10
International
- FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup: Winner (1) 20102010 FIFA U-20 Women's World CupThe 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was held in Germany from July 13 to August 1. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, were taking part in the final competition, in which Germany had a guaranteed place as the host nation....
- FIFA U-17 Women's World CupFIFA U-17 Women's World CupThe FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup is an international association football tournament for female players under the age of 17. It is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
: Third-place (1) 20082008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup-Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Knockout stage:All times local -Quarterfinals:-----------------Semifinals:---------3rd Place Playoff:----... - UEFA U-17 Women's ChampionshipUEFA Women's Under-17 ChampionshipThe UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship is a European championship football tournament, organized by UEFA, for national teams of women under age seventeen. The tournament was first conducted in 2008. It is also a FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying competition...
: Winner (1) 20082008 UEFA U-17 Women's Championship-Group 2:---------Group 3:---------Group 4:---------Group 5:---------Group 6:---------Group 7:---------Group 8:---------Group 9:---------Group 10:--------...
Individual
- Fritz WalterFritz WalterFriedrich "Fritz" Walter was a German footballer. In his time with the German national team, he won 61 caps and scored 33 goals.-Early club career:...
medal: Silver 2009 - Best player – FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
- Top-scorer – FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
External links
- Official website
- Profile at the German Football AssociationGerman Football AssociationThe German Football Association is the governing body of football in Germany. A founding member of both FIFA and UEFA, the DFB organises the German football leagues, including the national league, the Bundesliga, and the men's and women's national teams. The DFB is based in Frankfurt and is...
- Profile at Weltfussball.de
- Alexandra Popp – A star in the making Feature by Chris Punnakkattu Daniel