History of Alisha Lehmann in Timeline

Alisha Lehmann is a Swiss professional footballer renowned for her skills as a forward. She currently plays for Juventus in Serie A and is a member of the Switzerland national team. Lehmann has gained significant attention for both her athletic abilities and her substantial social media presence, making her a notable figure in the world of women's soccer.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 1999: Alisha Lehmann Born

Alisha Lehmann was born in January 1999, marking the beginning of her life and eventual career as a professional footballer.

2008: Joined FC Konolfingen

In 2008, at the age of nine, Alisha Lehmann began her football career with FC Konolfingen.

2011: Joined BSC YB U14 Team

In 2011, Lehmann joined the U14 BSC YB team at the age of 12, advancing her football development.

April 2015: Debut for Swiss U-17 National Team

On 11 April 2015, Lehmann made her debut for the Swiss U-17 national team, defeating Serbia 8–1 during the elite qualifying round of the 2015 U-17 European Championship. Five days later, she scored her first goal in a 4-0 victory against Finland.

October 2016: U19 National Team Debut

On 18 October 2016, Lehmann debuted for the U19 national team against Estonia, scoring her first U19 goal in this match. She also scored a hat-trick in the following match against Croatia.

2016: Plays in U-17 European Championship Qualifiers

In 2016, Lehmann was called up for the 2016 U-17 European Championship qualifiers, playing all three preliminary phase matches and scoring against Serbia and Lithuania. She also played in the elite phase matches.

October 2017: First Cap for Switzerland National Team

On 22 October 2017, Alisha Lehmann won her first cap for the senior Switzerland national team in a friendly against Japan, coming on as a substitute.

2017: Plays in U-19 European Championship Qualifiers

In 2017, Lehmann played in all matches of the elite phase of the 2017 U-19 European Championship qualifiers, though Switzerland did not qualify.

March 2018: First International Goal

On 2 March 2018, Lehmann scored her first international goal against Finland at the 2018 Cyprus Cup.

April 2018: First Official International Match

On 5 April 2018, Lehmann played her first official international match in a 1–0 victory over Scotland for qualification to the 2019 World Cup.

July 2018: U-19 European Championship

At the U-19 European Championship in Switzerland in July 2018, Lehmann scored the equalizer in the 80th minute against France making it 2-2. She also scored in a 3-1 win over Norway.

August 2018: Signed with West Ham United

In August 2018, Alisha Lehmann signed with FA Women's Super League club West Ham United from BSC YB Frauen. The manager Matt Beard was impressed by her performance at the 2018 U-19 European Championship.

February 2019: Scored two goals against Reading

On 20 February 2019, Alisha Lehmann scored both goals in a 2–1 win over Reading.

April 2019: Contract Extended with West Ham

In April 2019, West Ham extended Lehmann's contract after she scored nine goals in 30 appearances and helped the club reach the FA Cup final, also scoring the equalizing goal in the semi-final against Reading on 14 April 2019.

May 2019: Ankle Injury

In May 2019, Lehmann sustained an ankle injury during national camp training and underwent surgery.

November 2019: Lehmann Scores Against Reading

On 3 November 2019, Lehmann scored the winning goal in the 75th minute against Reading, helping her team advance to the knockout stage of the 2019–20 Conti Cup.

2019: Featured in BBC Series

In 2019, Alisha Lehmann was featured in the BBC Three series "Britain's Youngest Football Boss" with her then girlfriend Ramona Bachmann.

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January 2020: Lehmann Scores Twice Against Brighton

On 19 January 2020, Alisha Lehmann scored two goals in the 80th and 83rd minute in a game against Brighton, leading West Ham to a 2–1 victory after being down 1-0. She was also nominated for the BBC Super League Young Player of the Season award.

January 2021: Moved to Everton on Loan

On 27 January 2021, Alisha Lehmann moved to Everton on loan until the end of the season, marking a temporary shift in her club career.

December 2021: Scored Two Goals for Aston Villa

On 2 December 2021, Alisha Lehmann scored her first two goals for Aston Villa in a match against Sunderland, contributing to her performance with the new team.

July 2022: Contract Extension with Aston Villa

In July 2022, Alisha Lehmann signed a one-year contract extension with Aston Villa for the 2022-23 season. She had made 23 appearances and scored four goals during her first season at the club.

2022: UEFA Women's European Championship Qualification

Alisha Lehmann was part of the team that qualified for the 2022 UEFA European Championship, scoring a goal in a 2-1 victory against Belgium and successfully converting a penalty against Czechia in the must-win match to reach the Euros. However, she did not participate in the tournament.

2022: Contract Extension with Aston Villa

At the end of 2022-23 season, having made 54 appearances for Aston Villa, Alisha Lehmann extended her contract with Aston Villa until June 2026, with the option of extending for a further year after that date.

January 2023: Lehmann Scores Winner Against Leicester City

On 23 January 2023, Alisha Lehmann scored a winner in the 93rd minute against Leicester City, securing a 2-1 victory for Aston Villa.

March 2023: Two Goals and an Assist against Leicester City

On 26 March 2023, Lehmann scored two goals and provided an assist in Aston Villa's 5-0 win against Leicester City, earning Player of the Match. She completed 100 percent of her dribbles in this game.

July 2023: Selected for 2023 World Cup

On 3 July 2023, Alisha Lehmann was selected for the 2023 World Cup, playing in two group stage matches as a substitute, and was eventually eliminated by Spain.

2023: Most Followed Women's Footballer

As of 2023, Alisha Lehmann has more than 16 million followers on Instagram, making her the world's most-followed women's footballer.

2023: Lehmann Scores Winning Goal Against Brighton

During the final away game of the 2023–24 season, Alisha Lehmann scored in the 1–0 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion and was awarded Player of the Match.

June 2024: In a Relationship with Douglas Luiz

As of June 2024, Alisha Lehmann is in a relationship with Brazilian Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz.

July 2024: Lehmann Joins Juventus

On 6 July 2024, Alisha Lehmann joined Italian side Juventus, signing a contract until 2027.

November 2024: To Manage Team in Baller League UK

In November 2024, it was announced that Alisha Lehmann would manage one of the 12 teams in the upcoming Baller League UK, a six-a-side football league. She previously won the inaugural version in Germany with Streets United.

June 2025: Called up for UEFA Women's Euro 2025

On 23 June 2025, Alisha Lehmann was called up to the Switzerland squad for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025, marking her continued involvement in international competitions.

June 2026: Lehmann's contract extends till 2026

At the end of the 2022-23 season, Alisha Lehmann extended her contract with Aston Villa until June 2026, with an option for another year. She made 54 appearances for Aston Villa.

2027: End of contract with Juventus

On 6 July 2024, Alisha Lehmann joined Italian side Juventus, signing a contract until 2027. In the opening match of the 2024-25 Serie A season against Sassuolo, Lehmann scored her first goal with the club.