Before that, the striker, who also enjoys sports such as tennis, skiing and volleyball, celebrates Christmas with her partner in the family circle at home. “There are no real wishes, I’m the type of person who likes to be surprised,” Hickelsberger-Füller said. She lives alone in Germany, but receives regular visits from her “better half”. Otherwise, time is spent with teammates, including ÖFB aces Billa and Katharina Naschenweng.
Even if they can now “live quite well” with their income as a professional, provisions are made for the future. Hickelsberger-Füller has almost completed his training as an elementary school teacher and is currently writing his bachelor’s thesis. “It’s very important to me to finish that,” said the striker. From a sporting point of view, her contract runs until the summer of 2024. After only six months abroad, it is too early to think regarding the future. There is no clear career plan. “I’m very open, I would say that I can imagine a lot, but the whole package has to fit.”
She, who started with the boys in Neulengbach in 2006 and came to St. Pölten in 2019, definitely wants to get up in the Champions League. “There might be a chance at Hoffenheim too,” said Hickelsberger-Füller following a “very special, eventful and really nice” year.