Kathleen Radtke

Kathleen Radtke is a former German footballer. She last played as a defender for MSV Duisburg.

Early life

Radtke studied sports psychology at the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena until her move to Sweden in the spring of 2013.

Radtke began her career in 1990 with VfB Gröbzig. She then played for the youth teams of CFC Germania Köthen and Hallescher FC where she has named 2001 Sportswoman of the Year. During the 2002/2003 season, she played for the youth academy of 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam and then joined the youth club, CFC Germania Köthen, in 2004. During the 2005/2006 season, she returned to professional football and signed with FC Lok Leipzig. In the summer of 2009, Radtke joined FF USV Jena in the Frauen Bundesliga. On 7 February 2013 she announced her move to the FC Rosengård in the Swedish Damallsvenskan, her first experience of full-time professional football.
Having become one of the first three Germans to win the Swedish women's league title, on 3 July 2014 Radtke moved to England to join WSL newcomers Manchester City.

1. FFC Turbine Potsdam

FC Rosengård

Manchester City