Carolin Engelhard joined Brentford Women in July 2024, bringing her excellent ball-playing ability to the Bees’ backline.

Born in Germany, Engelhard's footballing career began at the young age of five, playing with the boys' team at SV Germania Grasdorf. By 12, she transitioned to girls' football with TSG Ahlten, her talent quickly gaining attention, leading her to join VfL Wolfsburg’s youth setup from 15 to 18.

Engelhard then took her game international, earning a division one scholarship to play in the United States for Middle Tennessee State University from 2017 to 2021. After completing her studies, she moved to Scotland, where she played for Stirling University, once again with a football scholarship, before making the move to Richmond Park in London in 2023.

In her first season with Brentford, Engelhard was a rock-solid presence at the back, playing a pivotal role in the squad’s promotion to tier five alongside winning the Capital Cup. She chipped in with seven goals from centre-half, including some long range screamers.

Beyond football, Carolin works as a Research Coordinator for the NHS.