Wiegmann, Bettina (1971–)

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Wiegmann, Bettina (1971–)

German soccer player. Born Oct 7, 1971, in Mechernich, Germany.

Midfielder; joined German national team (1989), becoming Germany's 3rd all-time leading scorer; won team European championships (1991, 1995, 1997, 2001); played for FFC Brauweiler-Pulheim; won a team bronze medal at Sydney Olympics (2000); signed with Boston Breakers (2002). Named German Player of the Year (1997).