‘She has everything to be a world-class striker – fast, two great feet, good with the head and strong,’ says the coach who set the forward’s career rolling
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ince they were promoted to the Women’s Super League in 2019, no Manchester United player has managed to score more than 10 league goals in a single season. In Lea Schüller they have signed someone who has surpassed that mark seven seasons in a row in Germany’s Frauen Bundesliga, so it is easy to understand why United are so enamoured with their new striker.
With a formidable 54 goals in 82 internationals, the Germany forward arrives at Carrington with a prolific record and the match-winner profile the club have been craving. At 28 years old she could spend the best years of her career at United, where she has signed a contract until June 2029.
“It could be a win-win situation for Lea and for Manchester United,” says Daniel Kraus, who coached Schüller at SGS Essen between 2016 and 2019. “She has everything to be a world-class striker, because she is fast, she has two great feet, she is good with the head, and she is strong, so I think she has got everything and I’m really looking forward to seeing her playing in England.
