Villa Unveils Dutch Defender Lynn Wilms as New Recruit
Aston Villa Bolsters Defensive Line with Lynn Wilms Signing
Lynn Wilms, a 24-year-old Dutch professional footballer, has joined Women's Super League (WSL) club Aston Villa in July 2025. This strategic signing marks the first of the summer transfer window for Aston Villa and brings valuable experience and defensive stability to the team [1][2].
Wilms, who plays primarily as a right-back or center-back, spent the last four years with Wolfsburg, making over 100 appearances for the German club. During her tenure, she helped the team win the Women's Champions League on two occasions [2].
Before joining Wolfsburg, Wilms began her senior career at FC Twente in the Dutch Eredivisie in 2018. She was a consistent starter, helping Twente win the Eredivisie title in the 2018–19 season. In the UEFA Women's Champions League, Wilms played key matches for both Twente and later for Wolfsburg, contributing to reaching advanced stages of the competition [1].
Internationally, Wilms is a member of the Netherlands national team. She has had to overcome challenges such as a critical mistake in a Champions League final against Barcelona but remains a confident player, inspired by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Wilms has earned 54 international caps [1][3].
Aston Villa's director of women's football, Marisa Ewers, expressed enthusiasm about Wilms' signing. Ewers stated that Wilms has performed at the highest level and can help contribute to Aston Villa's aspirations in qualifying for Europe [2].
The addition of Wilms to the Aston Villa roster comes as the team aims to qualify for Europe in the coming years. Last season, Aston Villa finished sixth in the Women's Super League, indicating their ambition to improve further [1].
In Euro 2025, Wilms is currently playing for the Netherlands squad in Group D. In her debut match for Aston Villa, she substituted for Manchester City defender Kerstin Casparij in the 64th minute of the opening match against Wales [1].
With Lynn Wilms' commitment to football and her continued success, Aston Villa is poised to make significant strides in the Women's Super League. Wilms' involvement in Euro 2025 suggests her dedication to the sport and her ability to excel at the highest levels of women's football [1].
References:
[1] BBC Sport. (2025). Aston Villa sign Dutch defender Lynn Wilms. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58995157
[2] The Guardian. (2025). Aston Villa sign Lynn Wilms from Wolfsburg. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/01/aston-villa-sign-lynn-wilms-from-wolfsburg
[3] ESPN. (2025). Lynn Wilms: Aston Villa sign Dutch international defender. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/womens-soccer/story/_/id/36063585/aston-villa-sign-dutch-international-defender-lynn-wilms
- Lynn Wilms' impressive track record in European leagues, with wins in the Women's Champions League and the Dutch Eredivisie, sets a strong foundation for her contributions to Aston Villa's ambitions in European qualifications.
- As a veteran of European-leagues football with Wolfsburg and FC Twente, Lynn Wilms brings invaluable expertise and defensive stability to Aston Villa's WSL squad, aligning well with the team's goal of rising in European leagues.
