Alisha Lehmann

Alisha Lehmann began her senior professional career in 2016 with BSC YB Frauen, immediately establishing herself as a prolific scorer by achieving a hat-trick in a 3-0 victory against FC Staad in her inaugural season. She finished as the team’s top scorer with nine goals that year, ultimately accumulating 25 goals in 52 league appearances before signing with West Ham United in August 2018. Her performances, notably at the 2018 U-19 European Championship, paved her way to the newly professional FA Women’s Super League, where she scored nine goals in 30 appearances across all competitions. Lehmann played a pivotal role in West Ham reaching the 2019 FA Cup final, scoring a crucial equalizer in the semi-final against Reading, and earned a nomination for the BBC Super League Young Player of the Season for the 2019–20 season.

Beyond her club successes, Lehmann was called up to the Switzerland national squad for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. Her influence extends significantly off the pitch through her substantial social media presence, where she actively advocates for the growth and popularity of women’s football. As of 2025, she holds the distinction of being the world’s most-followed women’s footballer on Instagram, using her platform to promote authenticity and self-acceptance in professional sports. In November 2024, Lehmann expanded her reach into sports management, becoming a team manager for one of the 12 teams in the Baller League UK, an achievement that followed her victory in the inaugural German version of the Baller League with Streets United.

These ventures highlight her multifaceted impact on the sport, both as an elite player and a powerful voice for its future.