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| Alexandra Popp | |
|---|---|
| Name | Alexandra Popp |
| Caption | Popp with Germany women's national football team in 2023 |
| Fullname | Alexandra Popp |
| Birth date | 1991-04-06 |
| Birth place | Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Forward |
| Currentclub | VfL Wolfsburg |
| Youthyears1 | 1996–2004 |
| Youthclubs1 | TSV Heven |
| Youthyears2 | 2004–2008 |
| Youthclubs2 | FFC Heike Rheine |
| Years1 | 2008–2012 |
| Clubs1 | FFC Turbine Potsdam |
| Caps1 | 79 |
| Goals1 | 58 |
| Years2 | 2012– |
| Clubs2 | VfL Wolfsburg |
| Caps2 | 230 |
| Goals2 | 150 |
| Nationalyears1 | 2006–2008 |
| Nationalteam1 | Germany U17 |
| Nationalyears2 | 2009–2010 |
| Nationalteam2 | Germany U19 |
| Nationalyears3 | 2011– |
| Nationalteam3 | Germany |
| Nationalcaps3 | 120 |
| Nationalgoals3 | 60 |
Alexandra Popp (born 6 April 1991) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for VfL Wolfsburg and the Germany women's national football team. Known for aerial ability, leadership and goal-scoring, she has captained club and country while winning multiple domestic and continental titles. Popp's career spans domestic trophies in the Frauen-Bundesliga, UEFA Women's Champions League successes, and major tournament performances for Germany including FIFA Women's World Cup and UEFA Women's Championship appearances.
Born in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Popp began playing at TSV Heven and progressed through local clubs to join FFC Heike Rheine's youth system. As a youth she competed in regional tournaments against clubs like Borussia Dortmund's academies, attracting attention from national youth selectors such as those at DFB youth squads. Popp featured in UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship qualifiers and worked with coaches who had links to Turbine Potsdam, prompting her move into elite development pathways.
Popp signed for FFC Turbine Potsdam's senior team, contributing to squad success in the Frauen-Bundesliga and appearing in domestic cup competitions such as the DFB-Pokal Frauen. Her performances in the UEFA Women's Champions League with Potsdam led to a transfer to VfL Wolfsburg, a club with recent Champions League pedigree and domestic dominance. At Wolfsburg she formed strike partnerships alongside teammates who have included internationals from England, Netherlands, and United States players, winning multiple Frauen-Bundesliga titles and UEFA Women's Champions League trophies. Popp has also captained Wolfsburg in Bundesliga and Champions League campaigns, playing home matches at AOK Stadion and participating in high-profile fixtures versus clubs like Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, FC Barcelona Femení, and Arsenal W.F.C..
Popp progressed through Germany's youth teams including U17 and U19 sides, featuring in UEFA youth tournaments alongside contemporaries who advanced to senior squads. She made her senior debut for Germany and became a regular selection for major tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Championship and the Olympic Games football tournament. Popp played key roles in Germany's campaigns, scoring important goals and wearing leadership responsibilities under national team managers with links to Bundesliga coaching networks. She has captained Germany in international fixtures and has been part of squads confronting rivals like Sweden women's national football team, France women's national football team, and England women's national football team.
Popp is noted for her aerial prowess, physical strength, and hold-up play, making her effective in target-forward roles for clubs and country. Her heading ability produces goals from crosses delivered by wide players from clubs including VfL Wolfsburg and national teammates experienced in UEFA Women's Champions League play. Tactical versatility allows deployment as a lone striker or in two-forward systems employed by managers influenced by coaching philosophies from Germany's youth development and international trends seen in matches against United States, Netherlands, and France.
Club - Appearances and goals recorded across spells with FFC Turbine Potsdam and VfL Wolfsburg in competitions such as the Frauen-Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal Frauen, and UEFA Women's Champions League.
International - Caps and goals for Germany women's national football team in tournaments including the FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Championship, and Olympic Games.
Club - Multiple Frauen-Bundesliga titles with VfL Wolfsburg. - UEFA Women's Champions League victories with VfL Wolfsburg. - DFB-Pokal Frauen triumphs.
International - Tournament medals and deep runs at FIFA Women's World Cup and UEFA Women's Championship representing Germany.
Individual - Selections to squad of tournaments in FIFA Women's World Cup or UEFA Women's Championship contexts, top scorer recognitions at club level, and captaincy honors.
Category:1991 births Category:Living people Category:German women's footballers Category:VfL Wolfsburg (women) players