Anja Mittag, born on May sixteenth, nineteen eighty-five, is a distinguished German football coach and former player renowned for her role as a striker. With a career that has spanned various levels of competitive football, she has made significant contributions both on and off the pitch.
Currently, Mittag serves as an Individual Development Coach for San Diego Wave FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Her expertise in player development is a testament to her deep understanding of the game, honed through years of experience as a professional athlete.
In July twenty-twenty, Mittag announced her decision to retire from playing, marking the end of her playing career after the women's Saxony Cup final on August thirtieth, twenty-twenty. Following her retirement, she transitioned into a full-time coaching role with RB Leipzig, where she has continued to influence the sport.
Despite her retirement, Mittag made a notable comeback during the winter season of twenty twenty-one/twenty-two, joining SV Eintrach Leipzig-Süd in the German Regionalliga Nordost. This return to the field highlights her enduring passion for football and her commitment to the game.