Young German Talent Viola Leuchter Signs with Odense Håndbold

Viola Leuchter's transfer to Odense Håndbold, including her career highlights and expectations for the new season.

Odense Handball has made a significant signing by acquiring 21-year-old German international Viola Leuchter from HB Ludwigsburg, who recently filed for bankruptcy. This move allows Odense to strengthen their squad with a talented young player.

According to Odense Handball, “When the opportunity with Viola arose, we immediately knew it was a player we wanted to try to attract. The club has great faith that Viola will be an important addition both in the short and long term.” This signing is seen as a strategic move by Odense to bolster their team with young talent. Leuchter's experience in the EHF Champions League and her performances for the German national team will likely be valuable assets for the team.

Odense Håndbold's head coach, Jakob Vestergaard, is absolutely delighted that 21-year-old German right back Viola Leuchter has joined their team on a two-year contract. Vestergaard praises Leuchter's exceptional shooting ability and versatility in playing both offense and defense, considering her a crucial addition to strengthen their squad. He believes Leuchter has great potential and can become one of the best in her position over time. Leuchter herself is excited about joining the ambitious Odense team and looks forward to contributing to the team's success and integrating with her new teammates.

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Born in 2004, 🇩🇪Germany's top scorer at the 2022 IHF Women's Youth WCh proved to be a commanding right back for the senior side in 2023 — and the years to come💪 pic.twitter.com/WTyUoYKTMG

— International Handball Federation (@ihfhandball) December 18, 2023

Key Highlights about Viola Leuchter's Transfer:

• Age: 21 years old

• Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

• Contract Duration: 2 years

• Position: Right back

• Previous Club: Ludwigsburg HB Ludwigsburg — joined in July 2024 (faced financial difficulties, leading to her release)

• National Team: Germany (made her debut on March 3, 2023, against Hungary)

• Notable Achievements: Best Young Player of the IHF World Handball Championship 2023, Top scorer of the Youth European Championship 2021 (55 goals).

Coach's Perspective: Vestergaard is thrilled about her signing, citing her shooting ability and dual capabilities as valuable assets

Player's Thoughts: Leuchter is enthusiastic about joining Odense, drawn to the club's ambitions and talented players

About Jakob Vestergaard:

• Coaching Experience: Former head coach of the Germany Women's national team (2015-2016) and current head coach of Odense Håndbold

• Contract: Signed a 3-year agreement with Odense Handbold, starting from summer 2025.

“Viola is a right back that I know very well. She has one of the best shots in the world in her position, and at the same time, she is incredibly skilled at working both ways, which is why she also becomes an important piece in strengthening our defense. I am very pleased to get Viola for our squad.”

Viola Leuchter herself says about her Odense-transfer: “I am really happy about my move to Odense Handball. It is a big club with big players' ambitions that I am ready to fight for. At the same time, it is also a club with great profiles in the squad that I look forward to meeting.”