First Female Coach of a Men's Team in the German Bundesliga
For the first time in the history of the Bundesliga, a men's football team is led by a woman as head coach. Marie-Luise Eta from Union Berlin thus becomes a role model for women.
TL;DR
- Marie-Luise Eta is the first woman to be appointed head coach of a men's team in the German Bundesliga.
- She has been tasked with leading Union Berlin for the final five games of the season to avoid relegation.
- Eta previously served as an assistant coach for Union Berlin's men's team.
- She is scheduled to become the head coach of the club's women's professional team in the summer.
- Eta had a successful playing career, winning three German championships and the Champions League with Turbine Potsdam.