Tamara Mendler, a former professional footballer who played for FC Saarbrücken's women's team, has died. She last played football in the 2016/17 season and had undertaken training with the Saarland police force. Her husband, Markus Mendler, currently plays for FC 08 Homburg in the fourth division and previously featured in 16 Bundesliga matches for 1.
FC Nürnberg. He was absent from FC Homburg's match on April 17 due to personal reasons, as reported by major media. The exact date of Tamara Mendler's death is disputed: FC Homburg stated she died on Friday night, while FC 08 Homburg reported her death on Saturday evening.
We were devastated and deeply shocked to learn of the death of our player Markus Mendler's wife. Tamara Mendler passed away far too early on Friday night after a short but serious illness. Only a few days ago, she gave birth to a healthy child, which makes this loss all the more unimaginable and painful. We are all left utterly speechless.
According to FC Homburg, the club was devastated to learn of her death after a short but serious illness, noting she recently gave birth to a healthy child. FC Saarbrücken added that she was a key part of their women's team for many years and a valued teammate. The specific illness that caused her death and details about funeral arrangements or the newborn's condition remain unknown.
Tamara was a key part of our women's team for many years and left a lasting mark on the club with her personality. On and off the pitch, she was a valued teammate and a role model.
It is with great shock and deep sorrow that we have received the news that Markus Mendler's wife has died. Tamara Mendler passed away far too early on Saturday evening after a short, serious illness.
Only a few days ago she gave birth to a healthy child. This makes this heavy loss even more incomprehensible and painful and leaves us all speechless.
In this dark and difficult time, our deepest condolences go to Markus, his two children and his entire family.
Tamara was for many years an important part of our women's team and has with her personality left a lasting impression on the club. On and off the pitch, she was an appreciated teammate and a role model.