Laura Feiersinger facts for kids
Laura Feiersinger in 2018
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Laura Feiersinger | ||
| Date of birth | 5 April 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Saalfelden, Austria | ||
| Height | 1.65 m | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | 1. FC Köln | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001 | SV Oftering | ||
| 2001–2008 | 1. Sallfeldner SK | ||
| 2007–2008 | FC Pinzgau Saalfelden | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2008–2010 | USK Hof | 36 | (9) |
| 2010–2011 | Herforder SV | 18 | (7) |
| 2011–2016 | Bayern Munich | 62 | (3) |
| 2014–2016 | Bayern Munich II | 8 | (4) |
| 2016–2018 | SC Sand | 39 | (5) |
| 2018–2023 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 64 | (19) |
| 2023–2024 | AS Roma | 15 | (3) |
| 2024 - | 1. FC Köln | ||
| National team‡ | |||
| 2010– | Austria | 115 | (19) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Laura Feiersinger (born April 5, 1993) is a talented Austrian football player. She plays as a midfielder for 1. FC Köln in Germany. Laura also plays for the Austrian national team, representing her country in big tournaments.
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Club Career
Laura Feiersinger has played for several football clubs throughout her career, mostly in Germany. She started playing professionally when she was young and has achieved many successes.
Early Years: USK Hof and Herforder SV
Laura began her senior football journey with USK Hof in Austria's top league, the ÖFB-Frauenliga. She played there for two years, from 2008 to 2010. During this time, she played in 36 games and scored 9 goals.
In 2010, at just 18 years old, Laura moved to Germany to play for Herforder SV. This team was in the Frauen-Bundesliga, which is the highest level of women's football in Germany. She played 18 games and scored 7 goals for Herforder. She left the club when they moved down to a lower league.
Success at Bayern Munich
In 2011, Laura joined FC Bayern Munich, a very famous club in the Bundesliga. In her first year, she helped the team win the DFB Pokal, which is an important cup competition in German women's football.
In 2014, Laura had a serious injury, breaking her shin and fibula (bones in her lower leg). Even with this setback, her contract with Bayern Munich was renewed in 2015. She then helped her team win the Bundesliga title two years in a row, in 2014–2015 and 2015–2016. She played 62 games for Bayern Munich before leaving in 2016.
Moving to SC Sand and FFC Frankfurt
After Bayern Munich, Laura wanted to play more regularly, so she moved to SC Sand for the 2016–2017 season. In her first season there, her team was runner-up in the DFB Pokal. She played for SC Sand for two seasons, appearing in 39 games and scoring 5 goals.
In 2018, Laura signed a two-year contract with 1. FFC Frankfurt, another Bundesliga team. In her first year with them, she played 21 games and scored 10 goals. The club later became part of Eintracht Frankfurt.
Playing in Italy and Return to Germany
In 2023, Laura moved to Italy to play for AS Roma. She had a great season there, helping her team win both the league title and the cup, which is called an "Italian double."
In June 2024, Laura returned to Germany and signed with 1. FC Köln, where she plays today.
International Career
Laura has been a key player for the Austrian national team since 2010. She has played over 100 games for her country and scored many goals.
Major Tournaments
In 2016, Laura helped Austria win the Cyprus Cup, an international football tournament.
She was also part of the team that made history by qualifying for their first major tournament, the UEFA Women's Euro 2017 in the Netherlands. The Austrian team did incredibly well, reaching the semi-finals! They played against Denmark and lost after a penalty shootout, which was a tough way to end their amazing run. Laura played every single minute of every game in that tournament.
Laura was also chosen to be part of the Austrian squad for the UEFA Women's Euro 2022.
Personal Life
Laura Feiersinger grew up in Saalfelden, Austria. When she was younger, she tried many different sports, like biathlon (skiing and shooting), athletics, cross-country skiing, and football. By age 15, she decided to focus only on football.
Football runs in her family! Her father, Wolfgang Feiersinger, was also a professional footballer. He even won the Champions League with Borussia Dortmund and played for the Austrian national team, just like Laura.
Laura also studied sports science at university. In 2023, she and her sister, Denise Feiersinger, started their own fashion brand together.
Promoting Women's Football: #WePlayStrong
Laura is an official ambassador for UEFA's (Union of European Football Associations) campaign called #WePlayStrong. This campaign uses social media and videos to promote women's football.
The goal of #WePlayStrong is to make more people aware of women's football and encourage more girls and women to play the sport. It aims to make football the most played sport by females. The campaign shows the daily lives of professional female footballers, inspiring others to get involved.
Honours
Here are some of the big awards and titles Laura Feiersinger has won:
- Bayern München
- Bundesliga: Winner in 2014–15 and 2015–16
- DFB-Pokal: Winner in 2011–12
- AS Roma
- Italian League (Serie A Femminile): Winner 2023-2024
- Italian Cup (Coppa Italia Femminile): Winner 2023-2024
- Austria
- Cyprus Women's Cup: Winner in 2016
- Individual
- Austrian Footballer of the Year: 2012
See also
In Spanish: Laura Feiersinger para niños
