- Alisha Lehmann’s followers quantity within the tens of millions
Alisha Lehmann has lifted the lid on the brutal false impression that almost pressured her to stroll away from soccer, admitting she as soon as begged her household to let her stop the sport she loves.
Typically dubbed the ‘world’s sexiest footballer’, the Swiss star has constructed a worldwide following that stretches far past the pitch.
However behind the glamour, the Leicester Metropolis ahead says a dangerous narrative has adopted her for years: that she is not a severe footballer in any respect.
With greater than 27 million followers throughout social media, Lehmann’s profile has exploded in current seasons, bringing consideration to girls’s soccer but additionally intense scrutiny.
And it was that scrutiny that nearly broke her.
‘After I was youthful it affected me extra as a result of I did not know how you can deal with the scenario,’ she mentioned.
Alisha Lehmann has revealed on-line criticism almost pressured her to stop soccer regardless of her deep love for the game
The Switzerland worldwide says individuals wrongly imagine she prioritises social media over her skilled soccer profession
The Leicester Metropolis star insists her day by day routine is constructed round relaxation, restoration and enhancing her on-field efficiency
‘There have been moments the place I used to be actually unhappy and I used to ask my mum if I couldn’t play soccer anymore.’
The 26-year-old revealed the fixed criticism centred round a false perception that her life revolved round social media reasonably than soccer.
‘Individuals do not understand how a lot effort I truly put in once they say ‘Oh, she’s not a footballer’,’ she mentioned.
‘They only assume, oh she goes to coaching after which goes house and does TikToks or no matter. However that’s actually not true.’
Lehmann insists her life-style is constructed completely round efficiency, with strict routines designed to maximise her output on the pitch.
‘I relaxation so nicely, I sleep each afternoon and I might by no means do something earlier than coaching or a recreation that might have an effect on how I play. I care a lot about it.’
Now again in England with Leicester Metropolis Girls, Lehmann says she has discovered to dam out the noise, even when the criticism nonetheless lingers.
‘However now, I am fantastic. I like my life and the individuals round me and I do not get affected by it,’ she mentioned.
Critics declare she focuses an excessive amount of on TikTok movies and glamour, however Lehmann says that notion is totally false and unfair
With over 27 million followers, her world fame has introduced each consideration and intense scrutiny all through her profession
‘It is simply an opinion, as is all the things in life, so I simply give attention to myself.’
Regardless of the off-field consideration, these inside the recreation have persistently backed her professionalism, with coaches praising her relentless work ethic and management across the squad.
Lehmann’s journey has taken her from the Girls’s Tremendous League to Italy and again once more, with spells at West Ham, Everton and Aston Villa earlier than stints with Juventus and Como.
Her return to England earlier this yr was seen as a contemporary begin, but additionally reignited debate round her picture.
Whereas many have a good time her means to carry new audiences to the ladies’s recreation, others proceed to query her focus, a declare she firmly rejects.
‘If I’ve not executed my greatest once I test my knowledge after coaching, I’ll do further rounds to attempt to enhance,’ she mentioned.
‘Individuals can assume what they need however all the things I do is targeted on being the most effective participant I might be.’
