The Fall and Comeback of Vivianne Miedema

At 27, Vivianne Miedema was already the WSL’s all-time leading scorer. Then her knee gave way. ⚽ An ACL injury. Eleven months out. Another knee surgery. More setbacks. But Miedema’s story isn’t simply about returning to football. It’s about reinventing herself. From becoming one of Arsenal’s most prolific players ever to joining Manchester City, adapting her role and helping City win the 2025/26 WSL title and FA Cup, this is the story of one of women’s football’s most remarkable comebacks. She didn’t just come back. She evolved. 🎥 Original ShePlayz storytelling, commentary and analysis, alongside licensed sports content.