"I hope it widens people's perspectives and helps break barriers for women working in men's football, because I think we're ready for that, men's football is ready for it and it needs it."
"The head of scouting, Nils Schmadtke, said: We know you're going to offer such a good perspective. Yes, you are a woman and you're from women's football, but mainly you are an active football player and active football players always have a different perspective."
"I was actually approached almost exactly a year ago. I have been a Bayern player since 2023 and received an email from someone with a Bayern email address that I didn't recognise."
The involvement of women in men's football scouting is gaining attention, highlighting the need for diversity in the sport. Bayern Munich's head of scouting recognized the unique perspective that an active female player can bring. The initiative aims to inspire other clubs to consider similar opportunities for women. The approach was not tokenistic, as the women's club's director recommended a qualified candidate. The hope is that this will encourage broader acceptance and integration of women in traditionally male-dominated roles within football.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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