German · Lohr am Main, Germany · Born 10 November 1978German footballer and goalkeeper who became the first goalkeeper to win FIFA World Player of the Year in 2013, renowned for her World Cup clean sheet record.
The finest goalkeeper in the history of women's football — FIFA World Player of the Year 2013, Women's World Cup winner and the goalkeeper who saved two penalties in the 2007 World Cup final, keeping a clean sheet throughout the entire tournament. Football at the highest level demands technical mastery, physical conditioning and mental fortitude across a long and relentless season. Career highlights included FIFA Women's World Cup 2007 (clean sheet throughout), FIFA World Player of the Year 2013, UEFA Women's Champions League (FFC Frankfurt). The dedication required to reach and maintain elite level in football is rarely appreciated by outside observers, yet Nadine's record speaks precisely to that kind of sustained commitment. Across a career of sustained excellence, Nadine established a legacy that endures in the record books and the broader history of football.
First goalkeeper to win FIFA World Player of the Year (2013)
How They Played
Commanding presence, exceptional shot-stopping, strong leadership
Lasting Impact
Revolutionized women's goalkeeping and broke gender barriers in football
Career Honours
- FIFA Women's World Cup 2007 (clean sheet throughout)
- FIFA World Player of the Year 2013
- UEFA Women's Champions League (FFC Frankfurt)
- FIFA Women's World Cup 2007
- UEFA Women's Euro 2013
- Olympic Bronze 2000
- Olympic Bronze 2004
- Olympic Bronze 2008
| Club | Period | Apps |
|---|---|---|
| FFC Frankfurt | 2008–2013 | — |
| Portland Thorns | 2013–2015 | — |
| Bayern Munich | 1997–2008 | |
| Brisbane Roar | 2014–2015 | 20 |
 Germany | — | 146 |
German Athletes