Rebecca Knaak

Rebecca Knaak (; born 23 June 1996) is a German professional footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Manchester City and the Germany national team.

Club career Knaak begun her professional career at the age of 15, where she received a professional contract with SC 07 Bad Neuenahr, where she had played in their youth setup. She played once for the second team in the 2. Bundesliga when she came on as a substitute in a 2–2 draw against 1. FFC Niederkirchen. She would make her Bundesliga debut on 28 October 2012 in a goalless draw against VfL Sindelfingen, coming on as a substitute in the 88th minute for Rachel Rinast.

For the 2013–14 season, Knaak signed a contract with Bayer Leverkusen. On 16 November 2014, she scored her first league goal in a 5–1 win against SC Freiburg. On 2 March 2017, Knaak announced her move to league rivals SC Freiburg.

In January 2022, it was announced that Knaak will sign with Damallsvenskan club FC Rosengård, signing a three-year contract with them. In her first season at FC Rosengård, she won the league and cup double with the team. Knaak scored her first goal in the Damallsvenskan in a 2–0 win against BK Häcken.

On 1 January 2025, Knaak transferred to Women's Super League club Manchester City, signing a one-and-a-half-year contract. She scored her first goal for the club on 19 January in a 4–2 defeat against Manchester United. On 12 December 2025, Knaak signed a contract extension until 2028.

International career

On 12 June 2025, Knaak was called up to the Germany squad for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours FC Rosengård Damallsvenskan: 2022, 2024 Svenska Cupen: 2021–22 Manchester City

Women's Super League: 2025–26 Women's FA Cup: 2025–26

Germany FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup: 2014