Alisha Debora Lehmann is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Como and the Switzerland national team.
With 16,6 mil. followers on Instagram in June 2024 she is the most-followed female footballer.
In 2019, Alisha Lehmann was featured in the BBC Three series "Britain's Youngest Football Boss" alongside her then-girlfriend, Ramona Bachmann.
She discovered her love for football at the age of five.
She was inspired to play football by her brother and two cousins, who she tried to imitate as a child.
She is also a model. She has landed a number of modelling gigs for some big global brands like Coca-Cola, Adidas, and Frisotrading.
She is openly bisexual.
She has several tattoos. She has a butterfly on her hip, a flower on her forearm, another tiny flower on her throat, a diamond on her ankle and also a number “99” on one side of her neck, and the sentence “BE BRAVE” on the other side of it.
She has an online shop with her own merchandise, releasing a 2024 calendar with signed limited edition copies for $186.
She makes more money from brand endorsements than Aston Villa salary.
She faces criticism for her focus on her appearance but she made it clear she does not plan to change. “The message I want to give to people is that you can literally be however you want and still play football. Use make-up or do the things you like, do your nails, do your eyelashes, and still play football. It’s not a side you have to pick.”
Alisha Lehmann, a Swiss forward, has had an eventful career playing in England's Women's Super League (WSL) for clubs like West Ham, Everton, and Aston Villa before moving to Juventus in Italy’s Serie A Femminile. Since her transfer, she has noticed key differences between the two leagues, particularly in playing conditions and facilities. In England, clubs prioritize high-quality pitches, and matches are often postponed if the playing surface is not up to standard. In contrast, some Italian teams still use artificial turf, which she finds physically demanding and not ideal for professional football. Despite this, she appreciates Juventus' excellent training facilities and the high intensity of the sessions, which push her to improve as a player.
Lehmann also spoke about how playing conditions can affect performance and injury risks. She explained that artificial turf puts extra strain on players’ bodies, increasing the chances of injuries over time. In England, the WSL has set higher standards for pitch quality, ensuring that players compete on well-maintained grass fields. However, in Italy, games continue even in poor conditions, which can negatively impact the quality of football. Despite these challenges, Lehmann remains focused on her development at Juventus, adapting to the differences while maintaining her ambitions at the highest level of women's football.
| Adidas Football |
| Prime drink |
| EA Sports FC |
| Bootbag |
| Serie A | 1× |
| Coppa Italia | 1× |
| Year | Club | AP | GL |
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2025
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present
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FC Como | ||
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2024
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2025
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Juventus | 16 | 2 |
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2021
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2024
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Aston Villa | 75 | 14 |
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2020
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2021
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Everton (loan) | 9 | 1 |
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2018
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2021
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West Ham United | 59 | 14 |
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2015
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2018
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BSC YB Frauen | 71 | 45 |
| International Stats | |||
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2017
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present
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Switzerland | 53 | 9 |
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2016
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2018
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Switzerland U19 | 21 | 9 |
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2015
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2016
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Switzerland U17 | 19 | 6 |
