Redcliffe’s Very Own Sharn Freier Takes on Europe

Sharn Freier Redcliffe’s Very Own Takes on Europe
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Twenty-three-year-old Redcliffe-born Sharn Frierer has secured a landmark move to VfL Wolfsburg, marking one of the most significant transfers in Australian women’s football history.


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Peninsula Pride Sharn Freier

Born in Redcliffe, Freier’s meteoric rise is not just a personal triumph but also a testament to the region’s sporting heritage. Her football journey began in the Moreton Bay region with Pine Rivers United, before making her mark at Moreton Bay United where she claimed the NPL U15s title in 2016.

After a stint with The Gap FC and Brisbane Roar, Freier returned to her roots in 2021, rejoining Moreton Bay United as a senior player. This homecoming proved crucial in her development, despite facing an ACL injury that kept her sidelined for a year. True to her Peninsula spirit, she bounced back stronger than ever.

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“Brisbane will always be home to me,” Freier reflects, acknowledging her roots while preparing for her next chapter.

While preparing for her European adventure, Freier continues to shine in the A-League, where she plays alongside her twin sister Laini. This season has already yielded two goals and four assists, with three of those assists setting up goals for her sister, maintaining the connection that began on Moreton Bay’s local pitches.

Breaking New Ground

The move to Wolfsburg, which will take effect after the current A-League season, comes with a club-record transfer fee for Brisbane Roar. Freier’s contract, extending until June 2028, places her among Europe’s elite at one of Germany’s most successful women’s football clubs.

“This move will give me the opportunity to challenge myself and be part of a full-time professional environment,” says Freier, who turned down interest from Italian clubs last year to wait for the right opportunity.

The past year has been extraordinary for the Pine Rivers State High School alumna. After making her Matildas debut against Mexico last April, Freier quickly established herself in the national setup, scoring her first international goal in a pre-Olympic friendly against Canada. Her Olympic journey took her from reserve status to a debut against Germany—ironically, her future footballing home.


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As Sharn Frierer prepares for her final months with Brisbane Roar before departing for Germany, she leaves behind a legacy that will inspire the next generation of Peninsula footballers.

Published 23-January-2025



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