Surprise name tops Bundesliga women’s scoring chart

Nina Engel emerged as the Bundesliga Women’s top scorer after finishing the season with 164 goals for HSG Bensheim/Auerbach.

The 24-year-old finished well clear of the chasing pack, led by Silje Brons Petersen and Borussia Dortmund star Alina Grijseels.

Several established international players were expected to dominate the ranking, making Engel’s success one of the season’s surprises.

PlayerClubGoals
Nina EngelHSG Bensheim/Auerbach164
Silje Brons PetersenBSV Sachsen Zwickau131
Alina GrijseelsBorussia Dortmund129
Antje DöllSport-Union Neckarsulm126
Nieke KühneHSG Blomberg-Lippe123
Johanna ReichertThüringer HC120
Haruno SasakiFrisch Auf Göppingen115
Cara ReuthalUnion Halle-Neustadt111
Annika HampelBuxtehuder SV111
Anika HampelBuxtehuder SV110