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Mareike Thomaier strengthens the Flames: great handball talent changes!
HSG Bensheim/Auerbach signs Mareike Thomaier. The national player is looking forward to her time in Ludwigsburg.
Mareike Thomaier strengthens the Flames: great handball talent changes!
A fresh wind is blowing through the handball scene! Handball world reports that HSG Bensheim/Auerbach has landed a promising signing in Mareike Thomaier. The 24-year-old, born in Cologne, will be the third national player in the Flames squad. This decision brings fresh impetus to the team and creates anticipation for the coming season.
Thomaier is not a blank slate. Her handball career began in 2006 at SV Blau-Weiß Hand in Bergisch-Gladbach, and she soon moved to Bayer Leverkusen in 2011. There she developed into a star: in 2018 she celebrated the German youth championship title and was named MVP at the Final4 2019. She made her debut with the senior national team in October 2020 and has since been able to establish herself as a valuable player, scoring 12 goals at the 2023 World Cup, where the German team finished sixth.
Career progression and achievements
What makes Mareike Thomaier so special? Your successes speak for themselves. After 13 years at Bayer Leverkusen, she moved to HB Ludwigsburg in the summer of 2024. She has just celebrated her greatest successes there: with the team she won both the championship and the DHB Cup. These achievements have further cemented her reputation and her move to the Flames is another milestone in her impressive career ladder. Thomaier said she was excited about the move and is looking forward to playing with her new teammates.
Her athletic development is remarkable, especially considering the challenges. In 2019 she became runner-up with Bayer's A-youth team and was able to win the championship a year later by converting the decisive seven-meter penalty in the final. Her 123 goals in the 2017/2018 season in the 3rd division underline her talent and ambition.
The expectations of HSG Bensheim/Auerbach
The Bensheim/Auerbach team has big goals and the addition of Thomaier could make all the difference. Their experience and skillset will be important not only on the field, but also for the team dynamic. The clear goal is to improve on last season's performance and further establish ourselves in the Bundesliga.
With Mareike Thomaier in their ranks, the Flames can now hope for an even more successful run in the coming games. Handball is not just a sport, but also a piece of life, and Thomaier will certainly find her place in this passion.