Lotte Wubben-Moy, the Arsenal defender, experienced a turning point in her career after not playing a single minute in England’s successful Euro 2022 campaign. Despite winning a medal, she knew she had to improve to keep up with her talented teammates. It took her about a year to figure out what she needed to do to reach that top level. She wanted to focus on analysis and take a more objective perspective on her games, rather than just relying on emotions. She also sought support from a team who could help her both physically and mentally.
Over the past two years, Wubben-Moy has made significant changes and established herself as one of the most consistent defenders in the Women’s Super League. She has also played a more significant role for England, including their journey to the Women’s World Cup final in 2023. Unfortunately, she suffered a foot injury at the end of the season, but she will join the team again in July after recovering.
Wubben-Moy made small changes to her routine, incorporating activities like yoga and relaxation methods. She had a clear goal of becoming one of the best center-backs in the league and earning a spot on the England team. Although she initially thought it might not be possible, her conscious efforts and determination made it happen.
The rise of Wubben-Moy has not been without challenges. She made a costly mistake in Arsenal’s Women’s Champions League semi-final exit to Wolfsburg in 2023. However, she bounced back with strong performances this season. Arsenal assistant coach Renee Slegers commended Wubben-Moy’s mindset and ownership of everything she can control. She described her as humble, thoughtful, and mentally resilient. Despite setbacks, Wubben-Moy continues to learn and grow.
Wubben-Moy’s development has been assisted by Slegers, who helped her improve technical aspects of her game, such as body positioning, passing, and aggression. They engaged in analysis sessions where Wubben-Moy reviewed footage of her own gameplay and discussed it with Slegers. She also recruited her own team of statisticians to analyze her opponents and help her develop personal skills that align with the team’s style of play.
Wubben-Moy believes that seeing her improvement in statistics is crucial for her development. She wants to constantly strive to be better than she was a month ago. Her goal is to become a starter for England and a leader for Arsenal. She wants to have an impact on others both on and off the pitch.
Slegers sees Wubben-Moy as a player who maximizes her capabilities and has a vision for the bigger picture. She believes that with Wubben-Moy’s mindset and motivation, there is no limit to her potential. The future looks bright for Wubben-Moy as she continues to push herself and inspire others in the world of women’s football.