Anja Mittag

German footballer and Olympic medalist

Anja Mittag - German footballer and Olympic medalist
Born

May 16th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Competed as a forward in women's football. Played for the German national team, earning a reputation as a prolific goal-scorer. Part of the squad that secured the UEFA Women's Championship titles in 2009 and 2013. Also won a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Played for multiple clubs, including 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam and Paris Saint-Germain.

Won the UEFA Women's Championship in 2009

Won the UEFA Women's Championship in 2013

Secured a gold medal in the 2016 Olympics

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