In a blockbuster move that’s set to send shockwaves through the Women’s Super League, Liverpool Women have officially confirmed the signing of Swiss sensation Aurélie Csillag from SC Freiburg. This January transfer window bombshell is exactly what the Reds need to ignite their sputtering campaign, and with her arrival, the league better brace itself—because Liverpool’s attack is about to become an unstoppable force!
Csillag, the dynamic winger who’s already notched up an impressive 24 goals at club level throughout her career, joins a squad desperate for firepower. She’s the third key addition this window, following Norwegian star Anna Josendal from Hammarby and striker Martha Thomas on loan from Tottenham. Under head coach Gareth Taylor—who’s channeling that same relentless spirit we’ve seen from Jürgen Klopp in the men’s side—these signings could transform Liverpool from relegation battlers into genuine contenders.
Sitting rock bottom of the WSL table with zero wins and just four points from 12 games, Liverpool have been crying out for a spark. Their paltry eight goals scored this season is the second-worst in the league, only bettered (or should we say worsened?) by Leicester City’s seven. But Csillag’s arrival promises to change all that. With her blistering pace, one-on-one wizardry, and clinical finishing, she’s the electric talent that could supercharge the Reds’ forward line and make opponents tremble.
A Goal Machine Ready to Explode
Don’t just take our word for it—let’s dive into the numbers that make Csillag a nightmare for defenses. According to FBref’s advanced stats (per 90 minutes, compared to positional peers in Europe’s top nine leagues), she’s in the elite percentiles:
| Stats (per 90) | Percentiles |
|---|---|
| 0.45 non-penalty xG | 86th |
| 3.97 shots | 90th |
| 4.16 progressive carries | 72nd |
| 9.08 touches in opposing penalty box | 93rd |
These figures scream “goal threat”! Csillag isn’t just about raw output; she’s a progressive, box-crashing dynamo who gets into dangerous areas and creates chaos. Her ability to rack up touches in the penalty box puts her in the 93rd percentile—meaning she’s among the very best at being where it hurts most.
From Switzerland to Germany: A Proven Track Record
Csillag’s journey to Anfield has been one of consistent goal-scoring prowess. Before her half-season stint at Freiburg, where she bagged three goals and one assist in just 13 Frauen-Bundesliga appearances (that’s a goal contribution every 117.75 minutes), she was tearing it up in Switzerland.
At FC Basel, she smashed 16 goals in 49 games across three seasons. Add in her earlier exploits at Grasshopper, and her career tally hits that magic 24-goal mark (per FotMob data). This isn’t some unproven prospect—this is a 24-goal winger who’s ready to hit the ground running in the WSL.
In her own words to liverpoolfc.com: “I come as a striker, as a winger, so I can score goals, I can go in one-v-one and I can race my opponents. These are my strengths.” Versatile? Check. Deadly? Double check. Liverpool’s attack, which has been as lively as a wet weekend so far, is about to get a serious upgrade.
How Csillag Fits into Taylor’s (and Klopp-Inspired) Vision
While Jürgen Klopp’s high-pressing, gegenpressing philosophy has defined Liverpool’s men’s team, Gareth Taylor is building something similar with the women. Csillag’s flexibility to play on the wing or as a central striker gives Taylor tactical options he’s been lacking. Imagine her linking up with Josendal and Thomas—sudden bursts of speed, incisive dribbles, and goals galore.
The Reds’ torrid 2025/26 season has seen them outscored and outfought, but this signing flips the script. No more scraping for points; with Csillag’s injection of pace and precision, Liverpool could climb the table and make the league pay attention.
The club confirmed the news on their website Monday afternoon, and fans are already buzzing. As one supporter put it on social media: “Finally, some firepower! Csillag is going to light up Anfield!”
The WSL won’t know what hit it. Signature confirmed—Liverpool’s new electric winger is here, and with 24 goals in her locker, the attack is about to become absolutely unstoppable. Watch out, rivals—the Reds are rising!