Maya Ruby Hahn (born 7 February 2001) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam. Born in New Zealand, she is a Germany youth international.[1][2]

Maya Hahn
Personal information
Full name Maya Ruby Hahn
Date of birth (2001-02-07) 7 February 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Wellington, New Zealand
Height 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
1. FFC Turbine Potsdam
Number 16
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 Oregon Ducks 41 (3)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 SV Meppen 4 (0)
2022– 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam 32 (4)
International career
2018 New Zealand U17 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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Hann grew up speaking German.[3] She was born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand.[4][5]

Education

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Hahn attended the University of Oregon in the United States.[6]

Youth career

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Hahn joined the Ole Academy at the age of eight.[7] In 2014, Hahn trained with the youth academy of German side FC Bayern Munich.[8]

Senior club career

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In 2022, Hahn signed for German top flight side 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam, where she suffered relegation to the German second tier.[9]

International career

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Hahn was awarded Best Player at the 2017 Oceania Under-16 Championship.[10] She helped the New Zealand women's national under-17 football team achieve third place at the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.[11][12]

Style of play

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Hahn has been described as a "ball-playing midfielder".[13]

Personal life

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Hahn was born to a German father.[14] She has a brother.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Maya Hahn commits to Germany". stuff.co.nz.
  2. ^ "Fifa rubber stamps New Zealand football prospect Maya Hahn". fijitimes.com. 7 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Maya Hahn on choosing Germany over New Zealand". nzherald.co.nz. 24 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Hahn mulls Germany switch". Timaru Herald. ProQuest 2312296929.
  5. ^ "Maya Hahn – Proquest article". ProQuest 2417553489.
  6. ^ "What's next for U17 stars?". Southland Times. ProQuest 2147687959.
  7. ^ "Maya Hahn takes the next career step into national women's football league". stuff.co.nz.
  8. ^ "Hahn and Jenkins pursue lofty targets". Dominion Post. ProQuest 1942743956.
  9. ^ ""Diese WM zeigt, dass das Niveau im Frauen-Fußball deutlich besser geworden ist"". sportschau.de.
  10. ^ "Meet the New Zealanders making history". stuff.co.nz.
  11. ^ "Maya Hahn kommt aus den USA". maz-online.de. 3 May 2022.
  12. ^ "Meet our Young Sportswoman of the Year Maya Hahn". huttvalleydhb.org.nz.
  13. ^ "Hahn switches loyalty to Germany". Manawatu Standard. ProQuest 2362172762.
  14. ^ "Hahn gets green light for Germany switch". Dominion Post. ProQuest 2386970534.
  15. ^ Moseley, Rob (5 December 2020). "Still Connected, Half A World Away". goducks.com. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
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