Overview

• Leupolz announced her decision on June 13 in an emotional Instagram video, saying she will end her playing career this summer.
• She rose from SC Freiburg to claim back-to-back Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich before winning four consecutive Women’s Super League crowns at Chelsea and joining Real Madrid in 2024.
• Through 79 caps for Germany she secured the 2013 European Championship and 2016 Olympic gold, retiring from international duty after the 2023 World Cup.
• After becoming a mother in September 2022, she sustained her form to compete at the highest level, including the recent World Cup campaign in Australia and New Zealand.
• Social media tributes poured in from teammates and former national players celebrating her leadership and influence on German women’s football.