Lena Oberdorf Scout Report At Germany WNT & SGS Essen Frauen 2019/20: A Versatile 18-year-old Midfielder – Player Analysis

Lena Oberdorf is only eighteen years of age.

However, she has already built a reputation that surpasses her years.

Already well in the German national side’s plans, making her debut at the World Cup last year, she is also the heart of SGS Essen.

The Frauen Bundesliga side currently sits fourth in the table.

In this Lena Oberdorf scout report, we will look at the young German in depth.

One of her biggest assets is her flexibility in playing a variety of roles.

We will look at what Oberdorf provides in both her club and national sides, and consider which club she could potentially fit in at as she continues to progress. 

Lena Oberdorf At SGS Essen Frauen

As I mentioned above, Oberdorf’s greatest strength is her flexibility.

She is capable of playing in multiple roles for her team, and will typically shift between various positions during matches depending on the team’s needs.

Below you can see her territorial coverage from this campaign, which shows the amount of time she has spent in different areas during this time.

Lena Oberdorf Territorial Coverage Map

Her roles differ in the national side and for SGS Essen.

However, both managers aim to get the best out of the promising youngster in these positions by using specific tactics that enable her to have an impact on all phases of the match.