Amira Arfaoui
Current club
Since 2024 Werder Bremen (DE)
Career
2023 – 2024 1. FC Nürnberg (DE)
2021 – 2023 Bayer Leverkusen (DE)
2020 – 2021 Servette FC Chênois Féminin (CH)
2019 – 2020 FC Basel (CH)
2017 – 2019 BSC Young Boys (CH)
Sports Management
Sporttransfer
Languages
French, Arabic, German, English
Ambassador for
Meda
Education
Amira (Ami) Arfaoui, born on 8 August 1999 and raised in Bern, began her professional career in 2017 with BSC Young Boys, where she gained her first experience at the highest level in Switzerland. This was followed by stops at FC Basel and Servette FC Chênois Féminin, where she continued to develop and took on greater responsibility. In 2021, she made the move to the German Women’s Bundesliga, joining Bayer Leverkusen, and subsequently continued her international career at 1. FC Nürnberg. She has been under contract with Werder Bremen since 2024, where she impresses with her intensity, her running ability and her tactical discipline.
Amira Arfaoui has already brought energy, presence and versatility to the Swiss national team on several occasions. She can play in various positions and stands out for her strength in one-on-one situations, her determination and her willingness to take on responsibility. Her mentality and commitment make her a valuable asset to the national team.
Off the pitch, Arfaoui embodies down-to-earthness, a strong work ethic and perseverance. Her journey in professional football has been marked by setbacks and several injuries, which have repeatedly forced her to take breaks. It is precisely from these experiences that she draws her strength today. With her perseverance, courage and willingness to start afresh time and again, she is a role model for young players who want to show that even a difficult path can lead to the top.
Family, cooking, padel, table tennis, travelling
2021 – Swiss Champion (FC Chênois Féminin)
2016 – European Championship Silver Medalist (U17 National Team)
