Contract until 2026

Austria signs ÖFB team player Kirchberger

Virginia Kirchberger (l.) moves to Vienna Austria.(Bild: GEPA)

Bundesliga club Austria Wien has signed international Virginia Kirchberger until the summer of 2026. The defender has played in Germany since 2009, where she most recently played for Eintracht Frankfurt. For the Vienna native, it is a return home.

"The overall package is perfect for me and I hope I can play my part in driving forward the development of women's soccer at Austria," said the 31-year-old.

Kirchberger is one of eight players to have played over 100 games for Austria. She has made 104 appearances in the ÖFB jersey to date and sensationally reached the European Championship semi-finals with the team in 2017. At her side back then were Katharina Schiechtl, who currently plays for Austria, and Lisa Makas, the sporting director for the Violet women.

"Makes us more professional"
"The fact that we were able to attract a player of Gini Kirchberger's caliber to Austria Vienna is a great sign for the club and the entire league," said Makas. "Gini lifts us up again in all areas and makes us more professional as a team." In Germany, Kirchberger played for MSV Duisburg, 1. FC Köln, SC Freiburg and Frankfurt, among others.