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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