Alisa Vetterlein (born 22 October 1988) is a German former

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, who played for various teams in the

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. She is the older sister of Laura Vetterlein.

Club career

In 2009, Vetterlein transferred from

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. She made 63 Bundesliga appearances for Wolfsburg and became their first choice goalkeeper. In June 2013, she opted to leave Wolfsburg so that she could join

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, for a new challenge. On 3 February 2015, her departure from TSG Hoffenheim was announced by the club.

International career

As a Germany under-19 international she won the 2007 U-19 European Championship. She was included into the tournament's all-star team.Victors dominate dream XI.

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References

1988 births Living people People from Rheinfelden (Baden) Footballers from Freiburg (region) German women's footballers SC Freiburg (women) players Eintracht Frankfurt (women) players VfL Wolfsburg (women) players Women's association football goalkeepers TSG 1899 Hoffenheim (women) players Association football goalkeeping coaches VfL Wolfsburg non-playing staff Frauen-Bundesliga players UEFA Women's Champions League–winning players 21st-century German sportswomen {{Germany-women-footy-bio-stub