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Dzsenifer Marozsán is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Dzsenifer Marozsán 2016
Dzsenifer Marozsán 2016

A midfielder is a player who operates in the center of the pitch. They connect the defense to the attack through passing and movement. Marozsán is recognized globally for her exceptional skill and leadership. She has played for top clubs in Germany, France, and Saudi Arabia. Her career is marked by numerous major trophies and individual honors. She has become one of the most decorated players in women's football.

Marozsán's journey began in Budapest, Hungary. Her father, János Marozsán, was a professional footballer for the Hungarian national team. In 1996, her family moved to Germany when she was four years old. This move followed her father signing a contract with 1. FC Saarbrücken. To allow her to represent Germany, her entire family underwent naturalization. This process made them German citizens. She started her career playing for a boys' team at DJK Burbach. Later, she joined the youth department of 1. FC Saarbrücken.

She achieved several historic milestones very early in her career. In 2007, at age 14 years and 7 months, she debuted for 1. FC Saarbrücken. This made her the youngest player ever to play in the German Bundesliga.

She also holds the record for the youngest goal scorer in the league. At 15 years and 4 months, she became the youngest scorer in Bundesliga history. These early achievements set the stage for her professional success in major leagues.

Marozsán joined 1. FFC Frankfurt in 2009. Her time there included two second-place finishes in the Bundesliga. In the 2014–2015 season, she was vital to their UEFA Women's Champions League (UWCL) run. She scored in every knockout round of that tournament. In the final against PSG, she played all ninety minutes. She provided the assist to Mandy Islacker during extra time to win the match. This victory earned Frankfurt its fourth UWCL title. Marozsán finished that tournament with 8 assists and was named to the UEFA team of the tournament.

In 2016, Marozsán moved to the French club Lyon.

Dzsenifer Marozsán 2018
Dzsenifer Marozsán 2018

Her tenure in France was incredibly successful. She won the UNFP D1 Féminine Player of the Year award for three consecutive seasons. These years were 2016–17, 2017–18, and 2018–19. During the 2018–2019 season, she won both the UWCL and the domestic double. This double included the Division 1 Féminine and the Coupe de France. She also played for the American franchise OL Reign on loan in 2021. In August 2025, she signed with Al Qadsiah in the Saudi Women's Premier League.

Her international career with the German national team was equally significant. She made her senior debut on 28 October 2010 against Australia. In 2013, she helped Germany win the UEFA Women's Euro. She scored a crucial goal against Sweden in the semifinals to reach the final. At the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, she led Germany to gold. She scored the winning goal in the Olympic final. This was Germany's first-ever Olympic gold medal in football. She served as the German team captain starting in October 2016.

Marozsán has faced and overcome significant physical challenges. In July 2018, she suffered a pulmonary embolism. She returned to professional football just three months later. In April 2022, she suffered a right knee ACL rupture. This injury kept her out of the 2022 UWCL Final and the UEFA Women's Euro 2022. Despite these setbacks, she reached her 200th match for Lyon in April 2024. She was also named the German Football Ambassador of 2023 after a public vote. Her resilience and skill continue to influence the sport globally.

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