The Rising Giant
The Rising Giant: incredible journeys behind features unique and inspirational stories of women football players who became professionals and are taking football to the next level.
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The Rising Giant
#26 Ramona Petzelberger: From Bundesliga Beginnings to England’s Elite – Navigating Injuries, Growth & the Future of Women’s Football
Join host Dominika Čonč in this powerful and inspiring episode, German international Ramona Petzelberger shares her incredible journey through the highs and lows of professional football. From growing up in a sport-loving family and breaking into the Bundesliga at just 16, to battling a major health setback and finding her flow again in England’s top-tier league, Ramona opens up about the lessons that shaped her career and mindset. She dives into her time at Aston Villa and Tottenham, reflects on the evolving landscape of women's football in Germany, and talks about the inner work that helped her grow on and off the pitch. Now balancing her playing career with studies in sports directorship, Ramona gives us a glimpse into the future she’s building beyond football—and why letting go might be the secret to her best performances yet.