FC Bayern Munich (women) facts for kids

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Bayern Munich

Full name	FC Bayern München
Founded	7 June 1970; 55 years ago (1970-06-07)
Ground	FC Bayern Campus
Ground Capacity	2,500
President	Herbert Hainer
General manager	Bianca Rech
Head coach	Alexander Straus
League	Bundesliga
2023–24	Bundesliga, 1st of 12 (champions)
Home colours Away colours Third colours

FC Bayern Munich is a famous German professional women's football team. They are based in Munich, a city in Bavaria, Germany. The team plays in the Frauen-Bundesliga, which is the top women's football league in Germany.

History of Bayern Women's Football

How the Team Started

The women's football team at Bayern Munich officially began in 1970. However, women were already playing football at the club since 1967. The DFB (Germany's football governing body) had actually banned women's football from 1955 to 1970. Once the ban was lifted, Bayern could officially register their team in 1970.

Early Success and Challenges

The team quickly found success, winning their first national championship in 1976. In 1990, Bayern was one of the founding teams of the new Frauen-Bundesliga. But they had a tough start and were moved down to a lower league the very next season.

Returning to the Top

Bayern returned to the Bundesliga in 2000. In 2009, they almost won the league, finishing second by just one goal! On May 12, 2012, they won the German Cup. This was a huge victory, as they beat the strong team 1. FFC Frankfurt 2–0 in the final. It was their biggest success since their 1976 championship.

Recent Triumphs

In 2015, Bayern won the Bundesliga for the first time without losing a single game! They followed this up by winning the league again in the 2015–16 season.

May 2023 was a special time for Bayern Munich. Both their women's team and men's team won their top national leagues within two days! The women's team secured their fourth Bundesliga championship (and fifth national title overall) with a massive 11–1 win over Turbine Potsdam. This was the club's biggest win ever.

Historical league performance of Bayern Munich. This graph shows how the team has performed in the league over the years.

Meet the Players

First-Team Squad

Bayern Munich has a strong team with talented players from many different countries. Here are some of the players who make up their main squad:

No. Position Player 1 GK Maria Luisa Grohs 2 DF Linda Sembrant 4 DF Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir (captain) 5 DF Magdalena Eriksson 6 DF Tuva Hansen 7 DF Giulia Gwinn 8 MF Lena Oberdorf 9 FW Jovana Damnjanović 10 MF Linda Dallmann 11 FW Lea Schüller 12 MF Sydney Lohmann 13 DF Tainara 14 MF Alara Şehitler 15 DF Ana María Guzmán

No. Position Player 16 MF Julia Zigiotti Olme 17 FW Klara Bühl 19 DF Katharina Naschenweng 20 FW Franziska Kett 21 FW Pernille Harder 22 DF Magou Doucouré 24 FW Weronika Zawistowska 25 MF Sarah Zadrazil (vice-captain) 26 MF Samantha Kerr 30 DF Carolin Simon 31 MF Georgia Stanway (vice-captain) 32 GK Ena Mahmutovic 41 GK Anna Wellmann

Players on Loan

Some players are currently playing for other teams to gain more experience. They are still part of the Bayern family!

No. Position Player GK Cecilía Rán Rúnarsdóttir (on loan at Inter Milan) MF Momoko Tanikawa (on loan at FC Rosengård) MF Jill Baijings (on loan at Aston Villa) FW Natalia Padilla (on loan at Sevilla) FW Karólína Lea Vilhjálmsdóttir (on loan at Bayer Leverkusen)

Reserve Team (Bayern II)

Bayern also has a reserve team, called Bayern II. They play in the 2. Frauen-Bundesliga, which is the second-highest women's league. This team helps younger players develop their skills. Nathalie Bischof is their manager.

Team Achievements (Honours)

Bayern Munich women's team has won many important titles!

National Titles

• Frauen-Bundesliga (German League Championship):
  • Winners: 1976, 2015, 2016, 2021, 2023, 2024
• DFB-Pokal (German Cup):
  • Winners: 2012
• DFB-Supercup (German Supercup):
  • Winners: 2024
• Bundesliga Cup: 2003, 2011

Regional Titles

• Bavarian Women's Football Championship: They won this 21 times, including 19 years in a row from 1972 to 1990!
• Bavarian Cup: 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

Other Cups

• Valais Cup: 2015

Playing in Europe: UEFA Women's Champions League

Bayern Munich has also made a name for itself in the UEFA Women's Champions League, which is a competition for the best teams in Europe.

They have set some impressive records, like scoring 32 goals in a group stage in the 2009–10 season. They also had a goal difference of +30 in that same season, which means they scored 30 more goals than they let in!

The team has reached the semi-finals of the Champions League multiple times, showing they are one of Europe's top clubs. They always aim to go far in this exciting competition.

Coaching Staff

The team is led by a dedicated coaching staff who help the players train and perform their best.

• Head Coach: Alexander Straus (from Norway)
• General Manager: Bianca Rech
• Other important roles include assistant coaches, fitness coaches, and a goalkeeping coach.

See also

In Spanish: Bayern de Múnich (femenino) para niños