Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga The 2025/26 Frauen-Bundesliga season brings significant changes, and preparations have become increasingly serious. The new campaign, kicking off on September 5, will be a historic one — the first to feature 14 teams instead of 12. The competition runs until May 17, 2026, and the expanded league structure is pushing clubs to invest in squad depth and experience.
The women’s transfer market is moving at high speed. Alongside strengthening local rosters, we are witnessing high-profile international moves — Arsenal, for example, broke a transfer record with a $1.36 million signing of Olivia Smith, while other European leagues are experimenting with major investments. The Frauen-Bundesliga is actively responding with strategic acquisitions and stronger squads, underscoring its growing importance on the European stage.
Frauen-Bundesliga Summer Transfer Balance
Bayern Munich
- Goalkeeper: Anna Klink (FC Basel)
- Defense: Stine Ballisager (AC Florence), Vanessa Gilles (Angel City FC, end of loan from Olympique Lyon)
- Midfield: Barbara Dunst (Eintracht Frankfurt)
Analysis: Bayern have significantly reinforced their defense and midfield. Ballisager and Gilles provide solidity and European experience at the back, while Barbara Dunst adds creativity in midfield. The Bavarian giants remain favorites for the title, with ambitions to dominate the Champions League as well.
Eintracht Frankfurt
- Goalkeeper: Sophia Winkler (SGS Essen)
- Defense: Noemi Ivelj (Grasshopper Club Zürich), Amanda Ilestedt (Arsenal), Marthine Östenstad (SK Brann)
- Midfield: Ereleta Memeti (TSG Hoffenheim), Ainhoa Alguacil (Valencia CF), Jarne Teulings (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
- Attack: Rebecka Blomqvist (VfL Wolfsburg), Haley Raso (Tottenham Hotspur)
Analysis: Frankfurt have undergone a broad squad overhaul, blending youth with experience. The arrivals of Blomqvist and Raso boost attacking power, making Eintracht strong contenders for European qualification.
VfL Wolfsburg
- Goalkeepers: Stina Johannes (Eintracht Frankfurt), Martina Tufekovic (TSG Hoffenheim), Christina Schönwetter (First Vienna FC)
- Defense: Janou Levels (Bayer Leverkusen), Guro Bergsvand (Brighton & Hove Albion), Sophia Kleinherne (Eintracht Frankfurt), Judit Pujols (Barcelona B)
- Midfield: Smilla Vallotto (Hammarby IF), Thea Bjelde (Valerenga IF)
- Attack: Sharn Freier (Brisbane Roar), Cora Zicai (SC Freiburg), Kessya Bussy (Paris FC)
Analysis: Wolfsburg invested across all areas of the pitch. Kleinherne is the standout signing in defense, while Bussy and Zicai add pace and efficiency up front. The “She-Wolves” remain Bayern’s main challengers for the championship.
TSG Hoffenheim
- Goalkeeper: Juliane Schmid (SCR Altach)
- Defense: Laura Gloning (Bayern II), Wielle Douma (Young Boys Bern)
- Midfield: Naomi Luyet (Young Boys Bern), Valesca Ampoorter (Oud-Heverlee Leuven)
- Attack: Linda Natter (First Vienna FC)
Analysis: Hoffenheim continue to build a squad around young players, focusing on development and steady progress.
SGS Essen
- Goalkeeper: Luisa Palmen (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
- Midfield: Jana Feldkamp (TSG Hoffenheim), Shari van Belle (Standard Liège)
Analysis: Essen’s priority is rebuilding their midfield, aiming for stability and survival.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- Midfield: Claudia Wenger (SKN St. Pölten)
- Attack: Valentina Mädl (SKN St. Pölten), Vanessa Fudalla (RB Leipzig), Carlotta Wamser (Eintracht Frankfurt)
Analysis: Leverkusen emphasize offense — young, dynamic players could bring a more aggressive playing style.
Werder Bremen
- Goalkeepers: Vanessa Fischer (Turbine Potsdam), Mariella El Sherif (Carl Zeiss Jena)
- Defense: Chiara D’Angelo (SKN St. Pölten), Michelle Weiß (TSG Hoffenheim)
- Attack: Lena Petermann (Leicester City), Medina Desic (1. FC Nürnberg)
Analysis: The signing of experienced striker Petermann is key to Bremen’s hopes of finishing mid-table.
SC Freiburg
- Goalkeepers: Sarah-Lisa Dübel (SCR Altach), Laura Benkarth (Olympique Lyon)
- Defense: Ingibjörg Sigurdardottir (Brøndby IF)
- Midfield: Alena Bienz (1. FC Köln), Sophie Nachtigall (Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Attack: Luca Birkholz (Carl Zeiss Jena), Aurelie Csillag (FC Basel)
Analysis: Freiburg strengthen with versatile players, which could help maintain consistency in mid-table.
RB Leipzig
- Goalkeepers: Mirja Kropp (FSV Gütersloh), Maja Spilenberg (Győri ETO FC)
- Defense: Nikoline Dudek (FC Nordsjælland), Diana Nemeth (VfL Wolfsburg), Andrea Norheim (Sporting Lisbon)
- Midfield: Annabel Schasching (SC Freiburg), Lisa Baum (Hamburger SV), Gina Chmielinski (Sassuolo Calcio)
- Attack: Persis Oteng (Tottenham U21), Delice Boboy (Bayer Leverkusen)
Analysis: Leipzig invest in youth and versatility, looking for greater stability and improved results.
1. FC Union Berlin
- Goalkeeper: Nadine Böhi (FC St. Gallen)
- Defense: Anna Aehling (Eintracht Frankfurt), Samantha Steuerwald (SC Freiburg)
- Midfield: Tanja Pawollek (Eintracht Frankfurt), Jenny Hipp (RB Leipzig)
- Attack: Eileen Campbell (SC Freiburg), Sophie Weidauer (Werder Bremen), Hannah Eurlings (Oud-Heverlee Leuven), Alma Aagaard (FC Nordsjælland)
Analysis: After their historic promotion, Union are betting on a mix of experience and promising talents, aiming for stability in the Bundesliga and building toward competing for Europe in the near future.
