SV Werder Bremen’s women are off to a strong start in the Bundesliga. Young goalkeeper Mariella El Sherif is one of the key reasons for the team’s success.
SV Werder Bremen has made its best start to a Bundesliga season. After 14 matches, the team has eight wins and 26 points, which puts them in 3rd place. This position also means they are currently in a Champions League qualification spot.
Mariella El Sherif, a 21-year-old goalkeeper from Austria, plays a central role in this success. She joined Werder Bremen from FC Carl Zeiss Jena and has quickly become very important for the team. Bremen has conceded only 20 goals so far, giving them one of the strongest defenses in the league.
El Sherif’s performances have attracted interest from clubs in England, Spain, and from other Bundesliga teams. She has already made 58 saves and stopped nearly 75% of the shots on target. She also has four clean sheets and has saved one penalty, which underlines her value in goal.
Coach Fritzy Kromp praises El Sherif for her calm attitude, her confidence, and her good control of the ball. After former number one Livia Peng moved to Chelsea FC, Werder signed El Sherif to compete with Vanessa Fischer, who has more Bundesliga experience. El Sherif welcomes this challenge and works hard every day to get better.
Even with interest from abroad, El Sherif is not thinking about a move. She feels at home with the Green-Whites and wants to stay for a long time. Her goal is to be a reliable and stable player for her teammates and to help the club stay near the top of the table.
