Nordwestmecklenburg's football star: Rita Schumacher changes to BVB!

Nordwestmecklenburg's football star: Rita Schumacher changes to BVB!

The football world looks forward to the new era of a talented player from Northwest Mecklenburg. Rita Schumacher, the only professional footballer in the region, has signed a contract with Borussia Dortmund and will now appear for the team in the regional league. Nordkurier reports that after years of hard work and impressive performances, the opportunity is fully on their football To concentrate a career.

rita, who comes from Törpt near Schönberg, began her football trip to the boys' teams of FC Schönberg 95. At 14, she gained experience at the sports school in Schwerin before returning to her homeland. Her talent also noticed at the selection tournament in Duisburg, which ultimately led to their entry into professional football.

from Wolfsburg to St. Pölten

Her first professional contract at VfL Wolfsburg opened the doors to the second Bundesliga in 2018. Here she worked in addition to training in a gym and for a sporting goods manufacturer to keep afloat. After successfully switching to FC Carl Zeiss Jena, she finally reached St. Pölten in Austria, where she became an Austrian champion three times in a row and won the national trophy.

rita was also internationally successful and scored a decisive goal in the Champions League group phase 2023. The match made her a topic of conversation when she landed the decisive goal in the 118th minute and thus catapulted her team into the next round. Their successes did not go unnoticed, and BVB became aware of them when they reported a women's team in the district league.

a new step in Dortmund

Since July 1, 2025, Rita has been part of Borussia Dortmund. The training starts on July 6th, and she is looking forward to devoting herself to football without having to look for a job on the side. "I thank my parents for their support," says Rita. The connection to the family is an important concern for her and she is ready to start in her new challenge.

BVB fans can be excited to see what the coming season will bring for the talented striker. The anticipation is great and the expectations of the new player are high. Her impressive career shows that hard training and determination are always rewarded. Football is much more than just a game - it is a passion that puts people together.

Meanwhile, the action in the Women’s Champions League is still exciting. In October 2022, Wolfsburg competed against the SKN St. Pölten, which demonstrated the skills of the players on an international parquet. SWP Alexandra Popp in the Wolfsburg squad. Such events show the increasing popularity of women's football and help to ensure that players like Rita have the opportunity to realize their dreams all over the world.