Biography
Who is Alisha Lehmann?
Early life and beginnings
Alisha Lehmann was born in Tägertschi, Switzerland. She started playing soccer when she was nine years old at FC Konolfingen. She remained with that club for three years before joining the BSC YB youth setup at age twelve. During her youth development, she often practiced with boys teams and participated in matches for male junior squads. Alisha Lehmann started her senior professional career at BSC YB Frauen when she was seventeen.
In that debut campaign, she led her squad in scoring with nine goals total, which included a hat-trick during a victory against FC Staad. Across her tenure at that club, she netted twenty-five goals in fifty-two league games.
Club career highlights
In August 2018, West Ham United signed the forward after she impressed managers at the 2018 U-19 European Championship. She scored nine goals in thirty appearances during her first campaign in England, helping the team reach the FA Cup final. In early 2021, she moved to Everton on a short-term loan. Following that stint, she joined Aston Villa for the 2021-22 season. Her time there included scoring a match-winning goal against Leicester City in stoppage time and earning the Women's Supporters' Player of the Season award.
She later signed a long-term contract extension with Aston Villa, eventually recording over fifty appearances for the side. In July 2024, she transferred to the Italian club Juventus. She made an immediate impact by scoring on her debut against Sassuolo, becoming the first Swiss player to net a goal for the team. She also contributed to the squad's 2024-25 Serie A title win. After one season in Italy, she moved to Como before returning to England to join Leicester City in early 2026.
International representation
Her international experience began with the Swiss U-17 team in 2015. She participated in the elite qualifying round of the U-17 European Championship, scoring against Finland and helping the team reach the final tournament. She also competed in the U-19 European Championship qualifiers and the 2018 tournament held in her home country.
Her senior international debut occurred in October 2017 during a friendly match against Japan. She netted her first senior goal in March 2018 at the Cyprus Cup versus Finland. She has represented her country in several major qualifying campaigns and was selected for the 2023 World Cup squad. During the 2025 European Championship, she participated in matches against Finland and Spain.
Personal life and media
Alisha Lehmann is known for her significant social media presence, holding the record as the most-followed female footballer on Instagram with over sixteen million followers as of 2025. She has frequently addressed public criticism regarding the perceived balance between her online activities and her professional training. In 2019, she appeared in the BBC Three documentary Britain's Youngest Football Boss.
Beyond traditional football, she has engaged with alternative formats, managing a team in the Baller League UK after winning a previous iteration of the competition in Germany. Regarding her personal life, she is bisexual. She has been in relationships with fellow footballer Ramona Bachmann and midfielder Douglas Luiz. In June 2026, she announced her engagement to the English television personality and athlete Montel McKenzie.
Birthday and age
Alisha Lehmann was born on January 21, 1999, which makes Alisha 27 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Alisha shares the date with 74 other famous people.
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