Vildan Kardesler

Vildan Kardeşler (; born 24 February 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for 2. Frauen-Bundesliga club SC Sand. Born in Germany and a former Germany youth international, she plays for the Turkey national team.

Early years Youth teams in Germany Kardeşler started her football career playing for the Kreisliga-team, the lowest-level local district league club, SV Burgsteinfurt in her hometown in 2008.

International career Germany youth teams Kardeşler was part of the Germany national U-16 team. On 3 September 2013, she made her debut in the friendly match against Norway U-16 in Jessheim, Norway. One year later, she played three matches at the Women's Nordic Cup U16, and contributed to the eventual title victory.

She made her debut in the Germany U-17 team playing in the friendly game against France U-16 in Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn, Austria on 1 September 2014. She appeared in four more friendly matches in 2015. At the Elite and Final rounds of the 2015 UEFA Women's U17 Championship qualification, she appeared as team captain in six games in total.