Article by Andra Mocanu – Published Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:00 p.m. / Updated Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:05 p.m.
Lena Schwender, the partner of Mainz goalkeeper Daniel Batz, has reacted strongly on social media after becoming the target of several offensive comments related to her physical appearance.
The influencer, who has around 38,000 followers on Instagram, decided to break her silence after receiving numerous offensive messages on photos posted in a swimsuit while on vacation.
PHOTO. Lena Scwender, harsh message after the comments received
In a “story” published on Instagram, Lena Schwender reacted extremely directly to those who criticized her:
“I wonder about certain people, who defecated their brains?“, she wrote, in a message that quickly went viral.
The statement came after a user commented on a photo that he had “put on quite a bit of weight”, a comment that Schwender found completely unacceptable.
The partner of the Mainz goalkeeper drew attention to the impact such remarks can have on women. “Can we please stop this? For so many women, the topic of weight or body is extremely sensitive, precisely because of these types of comments and completely unrealistic images of women“, she said.
In addition to criticism of the figure, another follower publicly speculated that she was pregnant. Schwender's response was prompt: “No, Joachim, I'm not pregnant, if you saw my profile you would know. I just have a swollen belly…just not!”.
Who is Lena Schwender?
In addition to being a model and online content creator, Lena Schwender works as a customer relations manager in a financial institution in Frankfurt.
His relationship with goalkeeper Daniel Batz helped increase his notoriety, with Schwender often present at stadiums to support the Bundesliga side's player.
