Girl's Got Game: Chmielinski Joins RB Leipzig's Women's Squad in the Bundesliga
Newcomer Chmielinski re-joins the German Bundesliga league - Chmielinski resumes play in the German Bundesliga
Looking to shake things up in the Bundesliga, the Women's team at RB Leipzig is making waves with some new blood. Gina Chmielinski, a 24-year-old midfielder, is their latest recruit, signing on until 2027. Currently, she's making moves with Italian Serie A side US Sassuolo, but it's time to get back to her German roots with Leipzig.
Gina's soccer journey began at 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam, where she racked up a whopping 105 games, many of them in the Bundesliga. She showed promise early, spurred by her progression through German national youth teams and scoring 14 goals in 35 appearances.2 In 2022, she spent a spell in Sweden with FC Rosengard before moving to SSD Neapel, and then Sassuolo Calcio.3 Her stellar season with Sassuolo earned her the accolade of Best Midfielder of the Season, thanks to nine goals scored and three assists in just 18 league games.4
When asked about the move, Chmielinski said, "RB Leipzig's unique approach and daring style of play captured me. This vision is what won me over."4 Head of Women's and Girls' Football at RB, Viola Odebrecht, also weighed in: "Gina is a seasoned player with a keen eye and a knack for making clever moves between the lines. She excels at setting up plays and is a threat to score herself."4
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- Gina Chmielinski, the new recruit of RB Leipzig's Women's Squad, shares that the club's unique approach and daring style of play were the key factors in her decision, aligning with the club's employment policy.
- As part of RB Leipzig's community policy, Viola Odebrecht, Head of Women's and Girls' Football, highlights Gina Chmielinski's skill and potential, citing her ability to set up plays, score goals, and excel in sports, such as football.
