Emily Gielnik

Emily Gielnik (born 13 May 1992) is an Australian women's soccer player who plays for Aston Villa of the FA WSL. and the Australia women's national team. She previously played for Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory in her native Australia, Liverpool in England, Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan, Avaldsnes IL in Norway, Bayern Munich in Germany, and Vittsjo GIK in Sweden. On 2nd September 2021 she signed for Aston Villa in WSL league

Club Career

Brisbane Roar, 2009–2018

Born in Melbourne of Croatian heritage, Gielnik moved to Queensland at the age of seven. After stopping basketball due to injuries she took up soccer and was eventually signed by Brisbane Roar for the second season of the W–League. At Brisbane she became recognised as a "super sub" for her knack of coming off the substitutes' bench to score late goals. Gielnik played eight seasons at Brisbane, appearing in 83 games and scoring 30 goals. She won the W-League Championship in 2010–11 and the Premiership in 2012–13 and 2017–18.

Liverpool LFC and Ottawa Fury, 2012–2013

In May 2012, Gielnik signed for English club Liverpool L.F.C., during the 2012 FA WSL season. In October 2012, she was one of ten players to be released by Liverpool's new manager Mark Beard. In 2013, Gielnik joined Ottawa Fury for their W-League season.

Urawa Red Diamonds, 2016

After the 2016 Olympics, Gielnik joined Japanese club Urawa Red Diamonds.

Avaldsnes IL, 2017

Gielnik joined Norwegen team Avaldsnes IL for the 2017 season. She had a breakout season with the team, scoring eight goals in league play. Avaldsnes finished second in the Toppserien and won the Norwegian Cup.

Melbourne Victory, 2018–2019

Gielnik signed with Melbourne Victory for the 2018–19 W-League season.

Bayern Munich, 2019–2020

On 23 August 2019, Giel