Carolin Schiewe

German footballer, Bundesliga Champion

Carolin Schiewe - German footballer, Bundesliga Champion
Born

October 23rd, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A professional footballer played primarily as a defender. Played for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam, contributing to the team's success in the Bundesliga. Competed in various European competitions and participated in international matches representing Germany.

Won the Frauen-Bundesliga with 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam

Competed in the UEFA Women's Champions League

Represented Germany at the international level

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