For the first time in what has been a long and successful career, Alexandra Popp has ended the season as Women’s Bundesliga top scorer, with 16 goals. One of the first people to congratulate her after her team-mates was Grafite, a VfL legend who was Bundesliga top scorer himself with 28 goals when the men's team won the title in 2009.
The Brazilian was on hand to watch VfL Women win their home game against SC Freiburg (2-1), and that gave rise to a photo opportunity for two players who have each written a chapter in VfL history. The 32-year-old women’s captain told us in an interview just what the award means to her and why her goals did not end up leading to another German league title.
Alexandra Popp, what did Grafite say when he congratulated you?
Alexandra Popp: “He said that it was an honour to win this award. And that it was pretty cool!”