Giulia Gwinn Ascends as Captain of German Women’s Football Team
Frankfurt, Germany – Giulia Gwinn has been officially named as the new captain of the German women’s national football team, the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB) announced on Tuesday. The 25-year-old defender from FC Bayern takes over the reins from Wolfsburg striker Alexandra Popp, who stepped down from the role.
Bundestrainer Christian Wück made the announcement after a training session at the DFB campus in Frankfurt am Main. "Giulia Gwinn is the future of German women’s football," Wück declared. "She has proven herself to be a natural leader both on and off the pitch, and I am confident that she will excel in her new role."
Gwinn’s elevation to the captaincy comes as no surprise. She has been a key figure in the German team for several years and has already captained the side on a number of occasions in Popp’s absence. Her strong performances and consistent leadership qualities have made her a natural choice for the armband.
As Gwinn’s deputy, Wück has appointed Janina Minge, the 25-year-old defensive all-rounder from VfL Wolfsburg. Minge is another highly respected member of the German team and brings a wealth of experience and tactical nous to the leadership group.
Gwinn is expected to make her debut as captain on Friday when Germany faces the Netherlands in their Nations League opener in Breda. The team will then travel to Nuremberg to take on Austria in their second Nations League fixture on Tuesday.
The appointment of Gwinn as captain marks a new era for German women’s football. She is the youngest captain in the team’s history and represents a shift towards a more youthful and dynamic leadership group. Under her guidance, Germany will aim to continue their dominance of international football and inspire a new generation of players.
Giulia Gwinn’s Profile
Giulia Gwinn was born on July 2, 1999, in Friedrichshafen, Germany. She began her football career with local club SV Tiefenbach before joining SC Freiburg in 2016. In 2019, she made the move to FC Bayern Munich, where she has quickly established herself as a key player.
Gwinn has represented Germany at all youth levels and made her senior debut in 2017. She was a member of the German team that won the 2018 UEFA Women’s European Championship and the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Gwinn is a versatile defender who can play at both left-back and center-back. She is known for her speed, agility, and tackling ability. She is also a threat going forward, having scored several goals for both club and country.
Alexandra Popp’s Legacy
Alexandra Popp stepped down as captain of the German women’s football team in November 2022 after six years in the role. The 31-year-old striker led the team to numerous successes, including the 2017 UEFA Women’s European Championship title.
Popp is widely regarded as one of the greatest German female footballers of all time. She has scored over 100 goals for her country and has been named Germany’s Footballer of the Year on three occasions.
Popp’s legacy will continue to inspire the German women’s football team for years to come. She leaves behind a team that is hungry for success and determined to carry on her legacy of excellence.
