Alisha Lehmann: 'Most beautiful footballer' takes up coaching job
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Alisha Lehmann coaches men's team || Image credit: Imago\Goal

Alisha Lehmann: 'Most beautiful footballer' takes up coaching job

Faruq Ibrahim 22:22 - 23.01.2024

Aston Villa forward Alisha Lehmann teams up with World Cup champions Lukas Podolski and Mats Hummels in a new 'Ballers League'.

Swiss football sensation Alisha Lehmann, renowned for her electrifying performances with Aston Villa, is diving into a new adventure—coaching. 

Embracing a leadership role, Lehmann joins the inaugural Baller League, a brainchild of World Cup champions Lukas Podolski and Mats Hummels

While she continues her quest in the WSL, Lehmann won’t be lacing up her boots for Streets United; instead, she’s set to mastermind their strategy from the sidelines.

Partnering with former Arsenal dynamo Podolski, Lehmann heads Streets United, one of the twelve teams competing in this high-octane tournament. 

Their collaboration kicked off with a bang, as Streets United clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory against Hollywood United. The Baller League: A New Era of Six-a-Side Football

Alisha Lehmann in action for Aston Villa women || Imago
Alisha Lehmann in action for Aston Villa women || Imago

The Baller League, mirroring the spirit of Gerard Pique's Kings League in Spain, is redefining football entertainment. This six-a-side event features squads of 11, with nine players picked during an exhilarating draft and two wildcard entrants for each match. 

Spanning 11 match days, teams will engage in intense battles of two 15-minute halves. The crescendo of this football symphony will be the Final Four, vying for the crown on April 6.

With the league drawing in former stars and celebrity faces, the buzz is palpable. Lehmann, balancing her commitments in England, will navigate her coaching duties amidst a hectic professional schedule

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