Thu 27 January 2022, 18:00
Tottenham HotspurWe are delighted to announce the signing of Viktoria Schnaderbeck on loan from Arsenal for the remainder of the season.
The captain of the Austrian national team will wear the number 11 shirt.
Viktoria joined Arsenal in May, 2018 and has made a total of 40 appearances to date.
In her debut season in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League, she helped the Gunners to a league title in 2018/19.
Prior to this, the 31-year-old defender spent 11 years with Bayern Munich, where she won two Frauen Bundesliga titles and a Frauen DFB-Pokal cup.
She featured on 132 occasions and scored five goals during her time in the Bundesliga including five appearances in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
A senior international, Viktoria made her debut for the Austria national team in 2007 and has gone on to make 43 appearances. In March 2019, she was voted Austrian Player of the Year.
Viktoria said: “I am really looking forward to joining Tottenham Hotspur, the girls have done so well this season and I’m excited to help the team as much as I can. I can’t wait to get started.”
Rehanne said: “Viki is an experienced centre half who brings a lot of value to the team. As Austrian national team captain she also brings strong leadership qualities. Viki will help us to establish control both in and out of possession with her ball quality.”
