Dzsenifer Marozsan
Attacking Midfielder · Olympique Lyonnais · Germany
About Dzsenifer Marozsan
Known as 'The Magician', Dzsenifer Marozsan is one of the most technically gifted players in women's football — a left-footed attacking midfielder of extraordinary elegance and creativity who has been Lyon's creative heartbeat for nearly a decade.
Dzsenifer Marozsan's story
Stuttgart Roots
Dzsenifer Marozsan was born on 18 April 1992 in Stuttgart, the daughter of former Hungarian international footballer Jozsef Marozsan. Football was always in her blood. She came through the youth system at 1. FFC Frankfurt before joining Olympique Lyonnais in 2015 — a move that placed her at the very epicentre of women's club football.
Lyon's Magician
At Lyon, Marozsan quickly became one of the most important players in the most successful club in women's football history. Her left foot produces passes and through-balls of extraordinary precision; her ability to open up defences with a single touch is what earns her the 'Magician' nickname. She has won six UEFA Women's Champions Leagues at Lyon.
The 2019 Champions League Final
In the 2019 UEFA Women's Champions League final in Budapest — one of the finest matches in the competition's history — Marozsan scored a magnificent curling left-footed goal to put Lyon ahead. Lyon won 4-1 against Barcelona in a dominant display. Her contribution that season was outstanding and cemented her reputation as one of the game's elite players.
Injury & Comeback
A serious ankle injury disrupted the latter part of her career but she has shown remarkable resilience in returning. She has spoken candidly about the mental challenges of long-term injury recovery. At international level she has captained Germany and won the European Championship with the national team.
Did you know?
- Marozsan was known throughout the Lyon dressing room as 'The Magician' — a nickname earned for her ability to produce passes and solutions that left teammates and opponents alike open-mouthed.
- She scored a curling left-footed goal in the 2019 UEFA Women's Champions League final against Barcelona as Lyon won 4-1 — one of the great individual moments in the competition's history.
- Marozsan is the daughter of former Hungarian international footballer Jozsef Marozsan — she grew up in Stuttgart, Germany, but carries Hungarian heritage and has spoken about how her father's playing career shaped her technical approach to the game.
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