Carolin Schiewe
A German midfielder whose steady career was built in the Frauen-Bundesliga, representing the competitive depth of women's club football.
Born 1988 (age 38)·German footballer·Birthday: October 23·Millennials
Biography
Carolin Schiewe's football journey is a testament to the professional pathways that developed in German women's soccer in the 2000s. As a midfielder, she carved out a solid career primarily with SC Freiburg, a club known for its strong development program and consistent presence in the top-flight Frauen-Bundesliga. While not a flashy superstar, Schiewe was the kind of reliable, technically sound player crucial to any team's engine room, contributing through ball retention, tactical discipline, and support play. Her career unfolded during a period of rapid growth for the women's game in Germany, following the national team's World Cup wins. Players like Schiewe formed the backbone of the league, providing the week-in, week-out quality that made the Bundesliga a competitive proving ground, even for those whose names rarely made international headlines.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Carolin was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Carolin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Carolin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played in the Frauen-Bundesliga, Germany's top professional women's football league, for SC Freiburg.
- Was part of SC Freiburg squads that regularly competed for European qualification spots.
- Contributed to the development and professionalization of women's club football in Germany during the 2000s and 2010s.
Did You Know?
She spent a significant portion of her club career with SC Freiburg.
Her primary position was as a central midfielder.
Her career overlapped with a golden era for the German women's national team, though she did not earn senior caps.
“The ball at your feet is the only truth; everything else is just noise.”
