Carolin Simon

Carolin Simon is a seasoned professional footballer who currently plays as a left wing-back (LWB) for Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League Women. With a career distinguished by her defensive prowess and playmaking abilities, Simon remains a vital component of Bayern Munich's defensive lineup. At 33, she exhibits a blend of experience and tactical intelligence, which she brings to both her club and the Germany national team, making her a well-respected figure in women's football.

In the current UEFA Champions League Women season, Simon has made three appearances for Bayern Munich, amassing 145 minutes on the pitch. While her offensive statistics may not feature in goals or assists, her contributions shine through her role as a Progressor on the field. She has established herself as an excellent facilitator, adept at advancing the ball and contributing to her team's attacking play. Her average progressive carrying distance of 114.77 meters per game and progressive passing distance of 401.78 meters per game underline her key role in transition plays and ball progression, demonstrating her ability to convert defensive scenarios into attacking opportunities.

Defensively, Carolin Simon is known for her impeccable reading of the game and her ability to disrupt the opposition's play. Her possession-adjusted metrics are particularly impressive, with an average of 3.82 interceptions and 2.29 challenges per game. Notably, she boasts a perfect challenge success rate of 100%, reflecting her efficiency and reliability when contesting possession duels. Her strong defensive attributes are complemented by her positioning, which makes her a formidable opponent on the flanks. Despite not featuring prominently in statistical attacking metrics, Simon's defensive stability and strategic vision make her an indispensable asset in her team's overall makeup.

Simon’s contributions extend beyond individual matches as her playmaker rank of 2 suggests a high level of influence and efficiency in orchestrated plays. Her estimated transfer value of €15K might not reflect her true worth to Bayern Munich, given her enhanced profile as an elite playmaker and reliable defender. As a German international, Simon’s established role in both club and national teams marks her as an enduring influence in women's football—a player who consistently delivers high performance and inspires future generations of defenders.