Viggo Gebel
Viggo Gebel is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig. Gebel is known for his technique and game awareness.
Life and career
As a youth player, Gebel joined the youth academy of German side SC Eintracht Schkeuditz. After that, he joined the youth academy of German side RB Leipzig. He started his senior career with German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. He was described as "impressed when he got his chance" while playing for the club during their pre-season tour of the United States. On 17 August 2024, he debuted for the club during a 4–1 win over Rot-Weiss Essen.
Gebel was born on 22 November 2007 in Germany. He is a native of Leipzig, Germany.
Style of play
Viggo Gebel mainly operates as a midfielder. He can also operate as a left-winger or right-winger. He specifically operates as an attacking midfielder. Viggo Gebel is currently an exceptionally talented young midfielder whose style of play reflects maturity beyond his years. Naturally confident on the ball, he combines sharp technical ability with excellent awareness of space, allowing him to glide between defenders and create attacking opportunities with ease. Often operating as an attacking midfielder or winger, Gebel thrives in the half-spaces, linking play intelligently and driving his team forward with quick, purposeful movement. His balance, agility, and close control make him a constant threat in one-on-one situations, while his vision and decision-making enable him to set up teammates effectively. Coaches and analysts described him as a very promising player who will definitely make his mark on football.