English women are on average 1.5cm shorter than German women: http://www.averageheight.co/average-female-height-by-country
Just spoke to a good friend of mine who is a sports writer, and watches a lot of bundesliga. His exact quote: "I'd be shocked if you took him, he's below your level." Doesn't sound too promising. I trust his opinion over anyone when it comes to football, but he could be wrong though!