Overview

• Alara Şehitler played her second senior international match for Germany against Scotland, debuting a jersey featuring only her first name.
• Her surname, Şehitler, was targeted by far-right groups for Nazi-related propaganda due to its phonetic similarity to 'Hitler.'
• The German Football Association (DFB) and Bayern Munich officially approved the change, citing it as a necessary step to prevent exploitation by extremists.
• Experts have praised Şehitler's decision as courageous and understandable, though it underscores the societal challenges faced by athletes with multicultural identities.
• Şehitler, a standout talent and U17 European champion in 2022, continues to rise as one of Germany's most promising footballers.