Ulrike Stange

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Ulrike Stange
Stange in 2008
Personal information
Full name	Ulrike Stange
Born	(1984-04-25) 25 April 1984 (age 40) Oschatz, East Germany
Nationality	German
Height	1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing position	Right wing
Club information
Current club	Thames HC
Number	20
Youth career
Years	Team
1990–1998	SHV Oschatz
1998–2003	HC Leipzig
Senior clubs
Years	Team
2003–2005	Borussia Dortmund
2005–2009	HC Leipzig
2009–2010	VfL Oldenburg
National team
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2005–	Germany	38	(63)
Medal record Representing  Germany World championship Team

Ulrike Mertesacker (née Stange;^[1] born 25 April 1984) is a German former professional handball player. She played for several top-flight handball clubs and the Germany national team in her seven years as a professional. Since 2011 she has lived in London with her husband, Arsenal Academy manager and retired footballer Per Mertesacker, and last played for amateur side Thames Handball Club.