Overview

• Oberdorf made her first appearance since July 2024, playing 45 minutes in Bayern Munich’s 1-3 friendly defeat to Newcastle United.
• The 23-year-old completed a staged rehabilitation after tearing her cruciate and medial ligaments before last year’s Olympics.
• She was ruled out of the Euro 2025 finals in Switzerland despite intermittent training stints with the national team.
• FC Bayern and the German Football Association coordinated her fitness build-up, juggling club ambitions with national squad timing.
• Her recovery regimen included mental coaching and pursuing interests beyond football to sustain resilience during her 12-month layoff.