Here is all you need to know about Marie-Louise Eta, the first female assistant coach in the history of Bundesliga to manage Union Berlin
After Union Berlin fired Urs Fischer as part of a coaching change, Marie-Louise Eta became the first female assistant in Bundesliga history.
Who is Marie-Louise Eta Union Berlin female assistant coach, bio, age, height, husband, career stats
The next Wednesday’s away UEFA Champions League match against Braga and maybe the following weekend’s away match against Bayern Munich will also see her on the sidelines.
Marie-Louise Eta is set to become the first female assistant coach in the Bundesliga 👏
She joins Union Berlin under interim head coach Marco Grote following the sacking of Urs Fischer. pic.twitter.com/DScZ6T7j7j
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 15, 2023
Eta was taken on board at Union as Grote’s assistant with the men’s U19s after completing her professional coaching licence at the German FA academy in Frankfurt and moving up to Germany’s U17s. Here is all you need to know about her.
Who is Marie-Louise Eta?
Marie-Louise Eta was a midfield player for the Frauen-Bundesliga team Werder Bremen, among other teams. She was born on July 7, 1991, in Dresden, Germany. The former midfielder measures 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) tall.
A look at Marie-Louise Eta’s career
After a playing career that includes an incredible triple crown in 2010 with Turbine Potsdam, Eta decided to hang up her boots in 2018. She has since been a coach for the young teams of Union and Werder Bremen in Germany.
She began working with the latter early this year, assisting Grote with the U19s. Effective immediately, she will assume this momentous position indefinitely.
Talking about her international career, she competed in the U-19 European Championships in 2009 and 2010 as an Under-19 international.
Before joining the senior Bundesliga club in 2008–09, the 32-year-old Dresden native competed as a player for Turbine Potsdam, winning the U17 Bundesliga in 2005, 2006, and 2008.
After beginning her coaching career with Bremen’s U15 boys’ team, she went on to coach Germany’s women’s U15 squad, winning the U20 World Cup and U23 level as well. Later, she worked as Bettina Wiegmann’s assistant for the U15 programme.
Who are Marie-Louise Eta’s parents?
Marie-Louise Eta’s parent’s names are not known.
Who is Marie-Louise Eta’s husband?
Marie-Louise is married to Benjamin Eta. The two got married to Benjamin Eta, a former player and coach.
What is Marie-Louise Eta’s net worth?
Marie-Louise Eta’s net worth is expected to be around $1 Million – $5 Million.