Historic Move: First Female Coach to Lead Men’s Team in Europe’s Top Leagues

Union Berlin appoints Marie-Louise Eta as the first female head coach of a men’s team in Europe’s top five leagues.

  Sun , April 12 2026 / 09:29 PM Updated At: 2026-04-12 21:29:33

Union Berlin 🇩🇪 have appointed German coach Marie-Louise Eta 👩‍💼 as interim head coach of the men’s first team until the end of the season, making history as the first woman to lead a men’s team in Europe’s top five leagues ⚽🔥.

The decision came after the dismissal of former coach Steffen Baumgart following poor results, including a 3-1 defeat to Heidenheim ❌⚽.

Eta previously enjoyed success 🌟, winning the UEFA Women’s Champions League with Turbine Potsdam in 2010 🏆, marking a historic step in European football coaching 👏.

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