Doris Fitschen

German footballer and national player

Doris Fitschen - German footballer and national player
Born

October 25th, 1968
56 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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Played for the Germany women's national football team, participating in the UEFA Women's Euro 1995. Competed in domestic leagues and contributed to the development of women's football in Germany. Achieved success with the national team in various international tournaments.

Represented Germany at the UEFA Women's Euro 1995

Played in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics

Contributed to women's football in Germany

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