At just 26 years old
Handball vice world champion ends career
June 12, 2026 – 6:33 p.mReading time: 1 min.
It wasn’t until 2025 that she celebrated a major success with the German national team. But now Aimée is breaking up with Pereira.
The German national handball player Aimée von Pereira has ended her career with immediate effect. In a club statement, the Copenhagen Håndbold player said: “Even though the decision to end my handball career was difficult for me, I am grateful for everything this sport has given me – both on and off the field.”
According to the German Handball Association (DHB), von Pereira had informed national coach Markus Gaugisch, among others, before making her decision. He also commented. The head of defense quickly became an important part of the team with her sporting qualities as well as her personality off the pitch, he said: “Aimée was an important player in our plans. We regret her decision.”
The 26-year-old defender recently struggled with illness, injuries and rehab for a long time. Now she wants to put her health first. She played 19 times for the DHB team, scoring 9 goals. With Germany she won the silver medal at the 2025 World Cup.