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.
Nadine Angerer was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 2013 — the first and so far only goalkeeper, male or female, to win the honour — on the back of a European Championship-winning campaign in which she saved a penalty in the final without conceding a goal throughout the tournament. She won the World Cup with Germany in 2007 without conceding a single goal across the entire tournament, one of the most dominant defensive performances in the sport's history.
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 | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| FFC Frankfurt | 2008–2013 | — | — |
| Portland Thorns | 2013–2015 | — | — |
| Bayern Munich | 1997–2008 | 0 | 0 |
| Brisbane Roar | 2014–2015 | 20 | 0 |
 Germany | — | 146 | — |
German Athletes