A player rich in Bundesliga and international experience  

Aehling took her first steps in football in her hometown of Coesfeld in the Münsterland region with DJK Eintracht Coesfeld and SG 06 Coesfeld. She then moved to the youth team of FSV Gütersloh in 2009, for whom she made her 2. Bundesliga debut in 2018 at the age of 16. Over the next two and a half years, Aehling made 48 appearances in the second division for FSV. 

In January 2021, she moved to the United States to pursue her studies, where she spent a year abroad and played for the Indiana University Bloomington team. She made 29 appearances for the Indiana Hoosiers in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. 

After returning to Germany, she was signed by Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2022. She made her Bundesliga debut for SGE in March against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. In the following three seasons, she has made a further 27 Bundesliga appearances for Eintracht as well as four times in the UEFA Champions League qualifying round. From next season, Aehling will continue her career at 1. FC Union Berlin. 

Three facts about Anna  

• Aehling has played 34 international matches for various German national youth teams. She was runner-up in the European Championships with the U17s in 2018 and the U19s in 2019. 

• Aehling has already played alongside Leonie Köster and Cara Bösl at Eintracht Frankfurt in recent years. She also knows Tomke Schneider from her seven appearances for the SGE U20 team.  

• In her Bundesliga debut against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Aehling scored her first Bundesliga goal with a header, which also secured a 3-2 victory. It remains her only goal in the top flight to date. 

The reactions to the transfer 

“I am really looking forward to the challenge at Union and to becoming part of this exciting club," said Aehling on her move to the German capital. "Union have a clear vision, and I can sense that everyone here works with a lot of conviction and heart. For me, this is a step that comes at exactly the right time, both professionally and personally – with a new environment, a lot of responsibility and the chance to help shape something.” 

Jennifer Zietz, director of women's professional football, added: "With her versatility, her experience in the Bundesliga and international competition, and her personality, Anna brings exactly the qualities we want for our team. She knows the pace of top-flight football and will give our defence additional stability. We are very pleased that she has chosen us."