Alisha Lehmann, the Swiss footballer who is setting social media alight!.
Alisha Lehmann, born January 21, 1999, in Tägertschi, Switzerland, is not only a talented soccer player, she’s a true icon of the new sporting generation. At 26, this explosive striker has established herself as a star of women’s soccer while captivating a massive audience on social media. Between her exploits on the field and her online influence, Alisha embodies the perfect blend of athletic talent and media charisma.
A promising football career
Alisha Lehmann began her career at the age of 9 with FC Konolfingen, before moving to BSC YB Frauen where she made her professional debut at 17. Her talent quickly became evident, including scoring a hat-trick in a match against FC Staad and finishing as her team’s top scorer in her first season. Her journey then took her to England, where she joined West Ham United in 2018. Her impressive performances earned her a contract extension in 2019, after scoring 9 goals in 30 appearances in all competitions. She also helped her team reach the FA Cup final that same year. She then played for Everton and Aston Villa before joining Serie A side Juventus in July 2024, where she continues to shine on the pitch.
A social media star
It’s off the pitch that Alisha Lehmann has truly exploded. With over 13 million followers on Instagram, 7.8 million on TikTok, and 173,000 on Twitter, she’s become one of the most-followed female footballers in the world on social media, according to
Sport Bible
. Her posts alternate between football-related and lifestyle content, which has allowed her to reach a much wider audience than the traditional women’s game. However, Alisha Lehmann insists that she’s a professional footballer first and foremost: “I’m a real footballer. I work hard every day. I want to be the best version of myself in football, and that’s my number one priority in life.
Coping with fame and criticism
This media exposure is not without consequences. Alisha Lehmann is regularly the target of criticism and abuse online. However, she claims that these attacks do not affect her personally.
She even considers this criticism to give her strength: “Obviously, it’s not a nice thing to say to us players because we train so hard every day. But for me, it gives me strength because I feel like these people want my life 100%.”
A model for women’s football
Despite the challenges of her fame, Alisha Lehmann remains focused on her sport. She is expected to represent Switzerland at the upcoming Women’s World Cup in Australia, an opportunity to once again demonstrate that behind the influencer lies a talented footballer. Women’s football is on the rise, and figures like Alisha Lehmann are its natural ambassadors.
