Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics

2008 Summer Olympics

The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, were a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 302 events in 28 sports, one...

was held in Beijing

Beijing

Beijing is a metropolis in northern China and the capital of the People's Republic of China...

 and several other cities in the People's Republic of China from 6 August to 23 August. Associations affiliated with FIFA

FIFA

The International Federation of Association Football, commonly known by its French acronym, FIFA , is the international governing body of association football. Its headquarters are in Zürich, Switzerland, and its current president is Sepp Blatter...

 were invited to send their full women's national teams and men's U-23 teams to participate. Men's teams were allowed to augment their squad with three players over the age of 23.

For these games, the men competed in a 16-team tournament, and the women in a 12-team tournament.

Football at the 2008 Summer Olympics

2008 Summer Olympics

The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, were a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 302 events in 28 sports, one...

was held in Beijing

Beijing

Beijing is a metropolis in northern China and the capital of the People's Republic of China...

 and several other cities in the People's Republic of China from 6 August to 23 August. Associations affiliated with FIFA

FIFA

The International Federation of Association Football, commonly known by its French acronym, FIFA , is the international governing body of association football. Its headquarters are in Zürich, Switzerland, and its current president is Sepp Blatter...

 were invited to send their full women's national teams and men's U-23 teams to participate. Men's teams were allowed to augment their squad with three players over the age of 23.

For these games, the men competed in a 16-team tournament, and the women in a 12-team tournament. Football preliminaries actually commenced two days before the Opening Ceremony

2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony

The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It began at 8:00 pm China Standard Time on August 8, 2008, as 8 is considered to be a lucky number. The number 8 is associated with prosperity and confidence in Chinese culture...

 of the Games on 8 August.

Venues

Aside from the host city Beijing, football matches took place in four other cities:

• Beijing
  Beijing
  Beijing is a metropolis in northern China and the capital of the People's Republic of China...
  
  : Beijing National Stadium
  Beijing National Stadium
  Beijing National Stadium , also known as the National Stadium , or colloquially as the Bird's Nest , is a stadium in Beijing, China. The stadium was designed for use throughout the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics....
  
  
• Beijing
  Beijing
  Beijing is a metropolis in northern China and the capital of the People's Republic of China...
  
  : Workers' Stadium
• Qinhuangdao
  Qinhuangdao
  Qinhuangdao is a city in Hebei province, China. It is about 300 km east of Beijing, on the Bohai Sea, the innermost gulf of the Yellow Sea.-Geography:...
  
  : Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Centre Stadium
  Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Centre Stadium
  Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center Stadium served as one of the Football venues during the 2008 Summer Olympics.The multi-use stadium lies inside the Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Centre on the Hebei Avenue in Qinhuangdao, China....
  
  
• Shanghai
  Shanghai
  Shanghai is the largest city in China, and one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, with over 20 million people. Located on China's central eastern coast at the mouth of the Yangtze River, the city is administered as a municipality of the People's Republic of China with province-level...
  
  : Shanghai Stadium
  Shanghai Stadium
  The Shanghai Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Shanghai, China. It is currently used mostly for football matches.The stadium was built in 1997 when the 8th National Games of People's Republic of China was held in Shanghai. It can hold about 80,000 people, so it is also called the "80,000...
  
  
• Shenyang
  Shenyang
  Shenyang , or Mukden , is a sub-provincial city and capital of Liaoning province in Northeast China.Along with its nearby cities, Shenyang is an important industrial center in China, and the transportation and commercial centre of China's northeastern region.The city was also known as Shengjing or...
  
  : Shenyang Olympic Stadium
• Tianjin
  Tianjin
  ' is the sixth largest city of the People's Republic of China in terms of urban population. Administratively it is one of the four municipalities that have provincial-level status, reporting directly to the central government...
  
  : Tianjin Olympic Centre Stadium
  Tianjin Olympic Centre Stadium
  The Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium , often colloquially referred to as the Water Drop , is a stadium in Tianjin, China. Construction started in August 2003 and was completed in August 2007....
  
  

Men

Men's football

ARG Oscar Ustari Oscar Ustari Óscar Alfredo Ustari is an Argentine professional football goalkeeper currently playing for Getafe CF of Spain.... Ezequiel Garay Ezequiel Garay Ezequiel Marcelo Garay is an Argentine football player, who plays for Real Madrid. His main position is as central defender however he can also play at right back and other positions... Luciano Fabián Monzón Luciano Fabián Monzón Luciano Fabián Monzón is an Argentine football defender currently playing for Boca Juniors. He made his debut during the Clausura 2008 tournament, and was a surprise choice for the Argentina squad for the 2008 Olympic Games later that year, this doubt was put to rest as Monzon started every match... Pablo Zabaleta Pablo Zabaleta Pablo Javier Zabaleta is an Argentine footballer, currently playing for Manchester City in the Premier League. He operates on the right side of the pitch, either as a defender or midfielder. He also holds a Spanish passport.-San Lorenzo:Zabaleta was raised in Arrecifes... Fernando Gago Federico Fazio Federico Fazio Federico Julián Fazio is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Sevilla FC of the Spanish first division, usually as a central defender.... José Ernesto Sosa José Ernesto Sosa José Ernesto Sosa is an Argentine football midfielder. He plays for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.- Career :Sosa played for Estudiantes between 2002 and 2007... Éver Banega Éver Banega Éver Maximiliano David Banega is an Argentine professional footballer currently playing for Valencia CF, mainly as a central midfielder.-Boca Juniors:... Ezequiel Lavezzi Ezequiel Lavezzi Ezequiel Iván Lavezzi , nicknamed El Pocho is an Argentine football striker who currently plays for Serie A club Napoli and the Argentine national team.-Early career:... Juan Román Riquelme Juan Román Riquelme Juan Román Riquelme is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Boca Juniors of the Argentine Primera División as an attacking midfielder.... Ángel Di María Ángel Di María Ángel Fabián di María is an Argentine football midfielder who currently plays for Portuguese Liga club Sport Lisboa e Benfica.-Club career:... Nicolás Pareja Nicolás Pareja Nicolás Martín Pareja is an Argentine football defender and a Olympic gold medalist who plays for RCD Espanyol. He played for Argentinos Juniors and RSC Anderlecht.... Lautaro Acosta Lautaro Acosta Lautaro Acosta is an Argentine football midfielder/striker. He currently plays for Sevilla FC of La Liga.-Lanús:Acosta came through the youth system at Lanús to make his professional debut in 2006... Javier Mascherano Javier Mascherano Javier Alejandro Mascherano is an Argentine footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Liverpool and captains the Argentine national team.... Lionel Messi Lionel Messi Lionel Andrés Messi is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for La Liga's Barcelona and the Argentine national team. Messi is considered to be one of the best football players of his generation, having received several Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age of 21... Sergio Agüero Sergio Agüero Sergio Leonel Agüero del Castillo is an Argentine footballer who currently plays as a forward for Spanish La Liga club Atlético Madrid and the Argentine national team.... Diego Buonanotte Diego Buonanotte Diego Mario Buonanotte Rende , is an Argentine footballer currently playing for River Plate. The diminutive playmaker made his debut as a 17-year old on 9 April, 2006 in the win against Instituto .... Sergio Romero Sergio Romero Sergio Germán Romero is an Argentine football player who currently plays for AZ in the Netherlands.-Club career:Romero moved in 2007 for around €1.5million from Racing Club to AZ.... Nicolas Navarro Nicolás Navarro Nicolás Gastón Navarro is an Argentine football goalkeeper who currently plays for River Plate.He was part of the Argentina Under-20 squad that won the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship title.... Coach: Sergio Batista Sergio Batista Sergio Daniel Batista is a former Argentine football midfielder who played 39 times for the Argentina national team between 1985 and 1990...

NGR Ambruse Vanzekin Ambruse Vanzekin Ambruse Vanzekin is a Nigerian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Akwa United F.C..-Career:Vanzekin began his career with Plateau United before scouted to Bendel Insurance F.C. in 2006. He left Insurance in January 2008 and moved to Akwa United F.C... Chibuzor Okonkwo Chibuzor Okonkwo Chibuzor Okonkwo is a Nigerian Defender who plays for Bayelsa United.He is a right-footed full-back who can play on either side of the pitch. He came in January 2007 from Gabros International to Bayelsa United F.C., where he won the 2008-09 League MVP award after leading helping Bayelsa win their... Onyekachi Apam Onyekachi Apam Apam Onyekachi, is a Nigerian football defender currently playing for OGC Nice. His name, Onyekachi, means "Who is greater than godly guarding?".On December 31 2007, Onyekachi was robbed and kidnapped in Enugu.... Dele Adeleye Dele Adeleye Ayodele Adeleye is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays for Sparta Rotterdam.-Club career:Adeleye is a defender who was born in Lagos and made his debut in professional football as part of the Shooting Stars FC squad before joining Sparta Rotterdam... Monday James Monday James Monday James is a Nigerian professional football defender, currently playing for Swedish club Hammarby IF.-Club career:He began his career by Bendel Insurance before being transferred to Bayelsa United in January 2006.... Chinedu Obasi Sani Kaita Sani Kaita Sani Haruna Kaita is a Nigerian football midfielder playing currently for Lokomotiv Moscow on loan from AS Monaco FC.-Club career:... Victor Nsofor Obinna Victor Nsofor Obinna Victor Nsofor Obinna is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker for Málaga CF, on loan from Internazionale.-Biography:... Promise Isaac Promise Isaac Isaac Promise is a Nigerian football player, who currently plays for Turkish team Manisaspor on loan from Trabzonspor as role of striker.-Club career:... Solomon Okoronkwo Solomon Okoronkwo Solomon Ndubisi Okoronkwo is a Nigerian football player. He currently plays for FC Saturn and the Nigerian Under 23 team.-External links:... Oluwafemi Ajilore Oluwafemi Ajilore Oluwafemi Ajilore also known as Femi is a Nigerian professional football midfielder, currently playing for the Eredivisie side FC Groningen. He also holds a Ghanaian passport.- International career :... Olubayo Adefemi Olubayo Adefemi Olubayo Adefemi is an Nigerian football defender playing for US Boulogne.- International :He represented his country at the 2008 Olympic Games, scoring a goal in a semifinal match against Belgium, was part of the Nigerian team during the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship and played 5 games and... Peter Odemwingie Peter Odemwingie Osaze Peter Odemwingie, , is a Nigerian-Russian football player born to a Russian mother and a Nigerian father. His name, Osaze, means "God chooses "... Efe Ambrose Efe Ambrose Efetobore Ambrose Emuobo is a football player from Nigeria. Ambrose plays as right defender and currently plays for Bayelsa United F.C. in Nigeria.-Career:... Victor Anichebe Victor Anichebe Victor Chinedu Anichebe is a Nigerian footballer currently playing for Everton. Anichebe was born in Nigeria, but moved to Liverpool aged one, his family lived initially in Toxteth before settling in Crosby... Emmanuel Ekpo Emmanuel Ekpo Emmanuel Ekpo is a Nigerian soccer player who currently plays for Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer.-Professional:... Ikechukwu Ezenwa Ikechukwu Ezenwa Ikechukwu Ezenwa is a Nigerian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Heartland F.C..-Career:He began his career by Ocean Boys F.C. before moved to Heartland F.C. in July 2008.-International:... Oladapo Olufemi Oladapo Olufemi Oladapo Olufemi is a Nigerian footballer who is currently playing with IK Start in Norway. He plays as a central or defensive midfielder.-Career:... Coach: Samson Siasia Samson Siasia Samson Siasia is a former football striker from Nigeria.-Club career:At club level, Siasia most notably played for French team FC Nantes where he became league champion in 1994/95...

BRA Diego Alves Diego Alves Carreira Diego Alves Carreira , mostly known as Diego Alves, is a Brazilian footballer currently with UD Almería, as a goalkeeper.-Club career:... Renan Renan Brito Soares Renan Brito Soares or simply Renan , is a Brazilian goalkeeper. He currently plays for Xerez CD on loan from Valencia.- Career :... Rafinha Alex Silva Alex Sandro da Silva Alex Sandro da Silva or simply Alex Silva , is a Brazilian central defender. He currently plays for Hamburger SV.He is the younger brother of S.L. Benfica central defender Luisão.-External links:* * * **... Thiago Silva Thiago Emiliano da Silva Thiago Emiliano da Silva, or simply Thiago Silva , is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Milan.-Club career:... Marcelo Ilsinho Ilsinho Ilson Pereira Dias Júnior , commonly known as Ilsinho, is a Brazilian right-winger currently playing for Ukrainian Premier League club Shakhtar Donetsk... Breno Breno Borges Breno Vinicius Rodrigues Borges , commonly known as Breno, is a Brazilian football centre back. He plays for Bayern Munich.-São Paulo:Breno was a member of the Brazilian Olympic U-23 national team... Hernanes Hernanes Anderson Hernanes de Carvalho Andrade Lima or simply Hernanes , is a Brazilian defensive midfielder. He plays for São Paulo.-Club career:... Anderson Anderson Luís de Abreu Oliveira Anderson Luís de Abreu Oliveira , best known as Anderson, is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing for Manchester United... Lucas Lucas Leiva Lucas Pezzini Leiva is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Liverpool. He is often known solely by his first name, Lucas... Ronaldinho Ronaldinho Ronaldo de Assis Moreira , commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays forItalian Serie A side Milan and the Brazilian national team... Ramires Ramires Ramires Santos do Nascimento , commonly known as just Ramires , is a Brazilian football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Sport Lisboa e Benfica in the Portuguese first division.... Diego Diego Ribas da Cunha Diego Ribas da Cunha commonly known as just Diego, is an international Brazilian footballer who plays for Italian Serie A club Juventus and is also member of the Brazilian national team.-Santos:... Thiago Neves Thiago Neves Augusto Thiago Neves Augusto or simply Thiago Neves , is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who plays for Al-Hilal.-Club career:... Alexandre Pato Alexandre Pato Alexandre Rodrigues da Silva , commonly known as Alexandre Pato, is a Brazilian striker, currently playing for Italian Serie A club Milan and the Brazilian national team... Rafael Sóbis Rafael Sóbis Rafael Augusto Sóbis do Nascimento or simply Rafael Sóbis is a Brazilian striker or winger.-Internacional:He started in the youth categories of Internacional, known only as Rafael... Jô JO JO may refer to:* Jordan , a country in western Asia*JALways , airline subsidiary of Japan Airlines* Journal Officiel de la République Française, the official gazette of the Government of France... Coach: Dunga Dunga Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri , commonly known as Dunga, is a Brazilian former football defensive midfielder, of Italian and German descent, and a World Champion for Brazil in the 1994 World Cup. He is now national coach of the Brazilian national team. Dunga's nickname is Portuguese for "Dopey," one...

Women

Women's football

USA Hope Solo Hope Solo Hope Amelia Solo is an American soccer goalkeeper currently playing for Saint Louis Athletica of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Soccer career:... Heather Mitts Heather Mitts Heather Blaine Mitts is an American soccer player. She is a defender for the United States Women's National Soccer Team.Mitts was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. She played soccer in high school for St. Ursula Academy in Cincinnati. In college she played for the University of Florida, becoming an... Christie Rampone Christie Rampone Christie Patricia Rampone Christie Patricia Rampone Christie Patricia Rampone (born on June 24, 1975, in , is an American association football player and coach. Rampone played many years as a defender for the United States women's national soccer team and was a founding member of the New York Power.... Rachel Buehler Rachel Buehler Rachel Marie Buehler is an American soccer defender currently playing for FC Gold Pride of Women's Professional Soccer and is member of the United States women's national soccer team.-College career:... Lindsay Tarpley Lindsay Tarpley Lindsay Ann Tarpley Snow is a forward on the United States Women's National Soccer Team.-High School:... Natasha Kai Natasha Kai Natasha Kai is an American soccer player who plays for Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer and the United States women's national soccer team. Kai is one of the most famous female athletes from Hawaii, where she starred at the University of Hawaii and was the Conference Player of the Year... Shannon Boxx Shannon Boxx Shannon Boxx is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for Los Angeles Sol of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... Amy Rodriguez Amy Rodriguez Amy Joy Rodríguez , nicknamed "A-Rod", is an American soccer player and member of the United States women's national soccer team.... Heather O'Reilly Heather O'Reilly Heather Ann O'Reilly , is an American women's soccer player. Her father is an assistant track coach at St. Joseph High School in Metuchen, New Jersey. She also has three other brothers, one of which ran track and cross country at the Air Force Academy... Aly Wagner Aly Wagner Aly Wagner is an American soccer midfielder who last played for Los Angeles Sol of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Amateur career:... Carli Lloyd Carli Lloyd Carli Anne Lloyd is an American soccer center midfielder and member of the United States women's national soccer team and the Sky Blue FC .... Lauren Cheney Lauren Cheney Lauren Nicole Cheney is an American soccer player and member of the United States women's national soccer team.- Career :... Tobin Heath Tobin Heath Tobin Powell Heath is an American soccer player and member of the United States women's national soccer team and University of North Carolina women's soccer team.... Stephanie Cox Kate Markgraf Kate Markgraf Kate Markgraf , is an American soccer defender and member of the U.S. women's national team.... Angela Hucles Angela Hucles Angela Khalia Hucles is an American soccer midfielder and member of the United States women's national soccer team.... Lori Chalupny Lori Chalupny Lori Christine Chalupny is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for Saint Louis Athletica of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Career:... Nicole Barnhart Nicole Barnhart Nicole Renee Barnhart is an American soccer goalkeeper currently playing for FC Gold Pride of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... Coach: Pia Sundhage Pia Sundhage Pia Mariane Sundhage is a Swedish coach and former footballer. She is a top goal scorer in the history of the national team, scoring 71 goals in 146 games....

BRA Andréia Simone Simone Gomes Jatobá Simone Gomes Jatobá, or simply Simone is a Brazilian women's soccer player.-Career:She has played in the volante position for France's Olympique Lyonnais since 2005... Andréia Rosa Andréia Rosa de Andrade Andréia Rosa de Andrade, generally known as Andréia Rosa , is a football defender who currently plays for the Brazilian Women's National Team.-External links:**... Tânia Tânia Maria Pereira Ribeiro Tânia Maria Pereira Ribeiro, or simply Tânia is a Brazilian women's soccer player. She plays as a defender for Brazil's Saad EC, and is a member of the Brazilian National Team, for which she won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics... Renata Costa Renata Aparecida da Costa Renata Aparecida da Costa, or simply Renata Costa or Kóki is a Brazilian women's soccer player.- Career :... Maycon Andréia dos Santos Andréia dos Santos known as Maycon is a Brazilian women's association football player. She currently plays as a midfielder for Brazil's Saad EC. She was a member of the Brazilian National Team that won the silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics... Daniela Daniela Alves Lima Daniela Alves Lima , commonly known as Daniela, is a Brazilian football midfielder who last played for Saint Louis Athletica of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the Brazil women's national football team.-Career:Daniela begun her career at the age of 13, at Portuguesa de Desportos... Formiga Miraildes Maciel Mota Miraildes Maciel Mota , commonly known as Formiga , is a Brazilian football midfielder who last played for FC Gold Pride of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the Brazil women's national football team.-Career:Formiga was acquired by FC Gold Pride in the 2008 WPS International Draft as... Ester Ester Aparecida dos Santos Ester Aparecida dos Santos, or simply Ester is a Brazilian women's soccer player, who plays for Sky Blue FC.- Career :... Marta Cristiane Cristiane Rozeira de Souza Silva Cristiane Rozeira de Souza Silva , better known as Cristiane, is a Brazilian association football player... Bárbara Bárbara Micheline do Monte Barbosa Bárbara Micheline do Monte Barbosa or simply Bárbara , is a football goalkeeper who currently plays for the Swedish club Sunnanå SK and the Brazilian National Team.... Francielle Francielle Manoel Alberto Francielle Manoel Alberto , commonly known as Francielle, is a Brazilian football midfielder currently playing for Santos, on loan from Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer.-External links:* *... Pretinha Delma Gonçalves Delma Gonçalves known as Pretinha is a Brazilian women's soccer player. She currently plays as a striker for South Korea's Daekyo Kangaroos. She has been a longtime member of the Brazilian National Team for which she debuted in 1991... Fabiana Fabiana da Silva Simões Fabiana da Silva Simões, usually known as Fabiana , is a football striker who currently plays for the Brazilian Women's National Team and the Boston Breakers.-External links:*... Érika Érika Cristiano dos Santos Érika Cristiano dos Santos , commonly known as Érika, is a Brazilian football defender currently playing for Santos and is a member of the Brazilian Women's National Team.... Maurine Maurine Dorneles Gonçalves Maurine Dornelles Gonçalves, usually known as Maurine , is a football midfielder who currently plays for the Brazilian Women's National Team and Santos FC... Rosana Rosana dos Santos Augusto Rosana dos Santos Augusto, or simply Rosana is a Brazilian women's soccer player.- Career :Rosan currently plays in the WPS on the Sky Blue FC.She played as a left winger for Austria's SV Neulengbach.... Coach: Jorge Luiz Barcellos

GER Nadine Angerer Nadine Angerer Nadine Angerer is a German women's football player. She has played in the Frauen-Bundesliga since 2000 and in the women's national football team. She holds the record for most consecutive minutes played without conceding a goal in World Cup play.-Career:Her career began with ASV Hofstetten when... Kerstin Stegemann Kerstin Stegemann Kerstin Stegemann is a female football player from Germany.Born in Rheine-Mesum, she made her football debut at age 15 in 1993, playing for FFC Heike Rheine in the Frauen Bundesliga. Within two years, she made her first appearance for the German national team, playing in an April 13, 1995 match... Saskia Bartusiak Saskia Bartusiak Saskia Bartusiak is a German football defender and midfielder. She currently plays for 1. FFC Frankfurt and the German national team.-References:... Babett Peter Babett Peter Babett Peter is a German football defender. She currently plays for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam and the German national team.-External links:*... Annike Krahn Annike Krahn Annike Krahn is a German football defender. She currently plays for FCR 2001 Duisburg and the German national team.-References:... Linda Bresonik Linda Bresonik Linda Bresonik is a German football midfielder. She currently plays for FCR 2001 Duisburg and the German national team.... Melanie Behringer Melanie Behringer Melanie Behringer is a German football midfielder. She currently plays for Bayern Munich and the German national team.-References:... Sandra Smisek Sandra Smisek Sandra Smisek is a German football striker. She currently plays for 1. FFC Frankfurt and the German national team.-References:... Birgit Prinz Birgit Prinz Birgit Prinz is a German international football player and the Women's World Cup all-time leading scorer with 14 goals.... Renate Lingor Renate Lingor Renate Lingor is a female German international football player.-Club career:Lingor began her career in 1981 with SV Blankenloch at the age of six, in 1983 she joined the youth team of Karlsruher SC. Aged 14 she signed with SC Klinge Seckach where she started her professional career in German... Anja Mittag Anja Mittag Anja Mittag is a German international footballer. She currently plays for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam.Mittag was born in Karl-Marx-Stadt, East Germany.-External links:... Ursula Holl Ursula Holl Ursula „Uschi“ Holl is a German football goalkeeper. She currently plays for SC 07 Bad Neuenahr and the German national team.-References:... Célia Okoyino da Mbabi Célia Okoyino da Mbabi Célia Okoyino da Mbabi is a German football midfielder who plays for SC 07 Bad Neuenahr. She has also been capped for the German national team.... Simone Laudehr Simone Laudehr Simone Laudehr is a German football midfielder. She currently plays for FCR 2001 Duisburg and the German national team.... Fatmire Bajramaj Fatmire Bajramaj Fatmire "Lira" Bajramaj is an Albanian-born German football midfielder, she plays for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam and the German national team.- Career :... Conny Pohlers Conny Pohlers Conny Pohlers is a successful German football player. Since 1998 she has played in the Women's Bundesliga and since 2001 in the Germany women's national football team.-Domestic Football:... Ariane Hingst Ariane Hingst Ariane Hingst is a German football defender/midfielder. She currently plays for 1. FFC Frankfurt and the German national team.-References:... Kerstin Garefrekes Kerstin Garefrekes Kerstin Garefrekes is a German football midfielder/striker. She currently plays for 1. FFC Frankfurt and the German national team.-Notes:... Coach: Silvia Neid Silvia Neid Silvia Neid is a former professional soccer player, and, since July 2005, has served as the head coach of the Germany women's national football team after having been assistant to Tina Theune-Meyer for some time...