Aina Kresken

Aina Lilly Kresken (born 29 June 2000) is a field hockey player from Germany.

Personal life Aina Kresken was born and raised in Koblenz, Germany.

She is currently studying psychology at the University of Mannheim.

Career Domestic leagues In the German Bundesliga and the Euro Hockey Leagues, Kresken represents Mannheimer HC.

Under–21 Kresken made her debut for the German U–21 team in 2019. She was a member of the squad during a test–series against the United States, held in Viersen and Mönchengladbach.

In 2021, Kresken was named in the national junior squad for the FIH Junior World Cup in Potchefstroom. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the competition was later postponed resulting in squad changes, however she retained her place in the side. At the delayed event in 2022, she helped the German team to a silver medal.

Die Danas Prior to her departure for the FIH Junior World Cup in 2022, Kresken received her first call–up to the senior national squad. She made her debut for Die Danas during a match against Spain in the 2021–22 FIH Pro League, held in Düsseldorf.

International goals The following is a list of goals scored by Kresken at international level.

GoalDateLocationOpponentScoreResultCompetition 1 16 February 2025 Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, India 1–1 1–2 2024–25 FIH Pro League