1. FC Union Berlin has signed experienced footballer Lina Hausicke. The 28-year-old captain moves from Werder Bremen to the Bundesliga club, strengthening the squad with her extensive top-flight experience.
This news was first reported by Bild Sport. Hausicke arrives at a time when Union sits in 9th place in the Bundesliga after the first matchday. The team has one point from a draw and a goal difference of 3:3.
Who is Lina Hausicke?
Lina Hausicke is a 28-year-old German footballer with an impressive career. She started her career at FF USV Jena and made her Frauen-Bundesliga debut at just 17 years old. For Werder Bremen, she played a total of 207 matches, scoring 18 goals. She has been the team captain there since 2020. At the national level, she earned six caps for the German U19 national team. With her 192 appearances in the German top flight, she is the player in the Union squad with the most Bundesliga games ever and ranks in the top 100 for all-time appearances.
What does her move mean for Union?
The signing of Hausicke brings immediate experience and leadership qualities to Union's team. Her transfer comes during a phase where the team is just two points behind leaders Bayern München and is preparing for an important home fixture against third-placed RB Leipzig on November 21, 2026. Her deep knowledge and composure could make a difference in the upcoming matches listed on our fixtures page. The coach and teammates will benefit from her professionalism and game intelligence.
What defines Hausicke off the pitch?
Away from football, Lina Hausicke is a passionate coffee enthusiast. "I am a coffee fanatic and the proud owner of a portafilter machine," the player said. This passion for detail and quality might also reflect her approach to the sport. In her private life, she has a younger twin brother. Her new team can track current performance data and the squad composition on our stats page.
Her first official appearance for Union could come in the next Bundesliga home game. The detailed lineup for this encounter is available on the club's squad page.
