Simone Laudehr

German footballer and World Cup champion

Simone Laudehr - German footballer and World Cup champion
Born

July 12th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A prominent footballer from Germany. Played as a midfielder. Competed in multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA Women's World Cup. Contributed significantly to the team's success in various championships. In 2007, was part of the German national team that won the FIFA Women's World Cup. Also played for several club teams in the Frauen-Bundesliga, including 1. FFC Frankfurt, where she achieved domestic league success.

Winning the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2007

Competing in the UEFA Women's Euro 2009

Winning multiple Frauen-Bundesliga titles

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