SK Sturm Graz Secures Experienced Goalkeeper Sarah-Lisa Dübel for New Season

SK Sturm Graz has officially confirmed the acquisition of goalkeeper Sarah-Lisa DübelPlayer·Sarah-Lisa Dübel, who joins the Austrian club from SC Freiburg. The transfer, announced on July 8, 2026, sees the 28-year-old German international commit to Sturm Graz for the upcoming 2026/27 season, marking a significant reinforcement for their ambitions in the ÖFB-Frauen BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga.

Dübel arrives in Graz with a robust professional background. While she did not feature in any competitive matches for SC Freiburg during the 2025/26 season, her prior tenure in the Austrian top flight with SCR AltachTeam·SCR Altach showcased her capabilities. During her two seasons at SCR AltachTeam·SCR Altach, Dübel made 24 appearances and notably secured eleven clean sheets, demonstrating her reliability between the posts. Her career also includes experience in the German BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga, having played for SC Sand from 2021 to 2022 and SV Werder Bremen from 2022 to 2023.

Michael Erlitz, Sporting Director for Women's Football at SK Sturm Graz, expressed his satisfaction with the new signing.

"With Sarah-Lisa Dübel, we are gaining a goalkeeper who has already proven some years ago that she is one of the best in her field in the Austrian Women's Bundesliga. I am all the more pleased that she decided to move to SK Sturm Graz after her time at SC Freiburg. With her quality, experience, and presence, she will give our team additional stability and play an important role in our further development."— Michael Erlitz

Sarah-Lisa DübelPlayer·Sarah-Lisa Dübel herself conveyed her enthusiasm for the new chapter in her career.

"I am very much looking forward to the new challenge at Sturm. The club stands for ambitious football and a clear development. I am convinced that this is the right step for me. I want to contribute my qualities, continuously develop myself, and be successful together with the team."— Sarah-Lisa Dübel

The arrival of Dübel is poised to enhance a SK Sturm Graz side that concluded the 2025/26 ÖFB-Frauen BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga season in a respectable third place. The team accumulated 38 points from 24 matches, recording 12 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses. They scored 47 goals while conceding 35, resulting in a positive goal difference of +12. Their strong away form, with 8 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, was a particular highlight.

Dübel's experience and leadership are expected to provide crucial stability in goal, allowing Sturm Graz to build upon their recent performance. Her familiarity with the Austrian league, combined with her German BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga exposure, positions her as a key figure in the club's aspirations to challenge for higher honors in the upcoming 2026/27 campaign.