When it comes to overseas players making a statement in the WNBA, only a few names truly stand out. Legends like Lauren Jackson and Liz Cambage are obvious picks. In 2025, if there’s one player who’s truly taken the WNBA by storm, it’s New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich.

Not many rookies get to say they successfully became a starter as the season progressed while playing for a team that went on to become champions. Yes, the 25-year-old did just that! Fiebich, in her debut season with the Liberty, established herself as a starter during the 2024 playoffs. She was instrumental in helping the Liberty win their first-ever championship. And this article takes a closer look at the people behind her journey– her biggest supporters, her family.

Who are Leonie Fiebich’s Parents?

Leonie Fiebich was born on January 10, 2000, in Landsberg, Germany. Her father, Matthias Fiebich, from whom she seems to inherit her talent, served as deputy chairman of DJK Landsberg — a basketball club — back in 2014. Information about her mother, however, is hard to come by. Aside from her name, Corina Fiebich, little else is publicly known about her.

Beyond that, no additional information about her parents is currently available. We’ll be sure to update this section once more details come to light.

Leonie Fiebich’s Siblings and Other Family Members

Once again, little is known about the Liberty player’s siblings. But what we do know is that she has a brother named Jonas who was actively playing professional basketball in 2014, namely, 2nd Regional League in Augsburg.

Family’s Influence on Leonie’s Career

While the information isn’t available, it goes without saying that both her parents have played a significant role in her development into one of the best players in the league.

She grew up in Landsberg and attended Johann-Winklhofer Secondary School. At just 14 years old, she made her debut for DJK Landsberg’s women’s team, playing as a center. Just a year later, in 2015, she was representing Germany at the FIBA U16 European Championship Women, Division A. In five games she played during the tournament, she averaged 2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game.

Although she officially became a rookie in 2024, Leonie Fiebich’s WNBA journey actually began back in 2020. She was selected by the Los Angeles Sparks with the 22nd overall pick, but fans never got to see her suit up for them as she chose to continue her career overseas. The same scenario played out with the Chicago Sky, who later held her rights.

But no such thing happened when the Liberty acquired her rights in a four-team trade in February 2023. While the wait was long, Fiebich eventually signed a rookie-scale contract in 2024, and the rest, as they say, is history. Do you really think all of this would have been possible without the support of her parents? Absolutely not!

Leonie’s Family Ethnicity and Roots

As mentioned above, Leonie Fiebich is of German descent and a native of Bayern, Landsberg, Germany. More information about her ethnicity can be found here. 

Leonie’s Relationship with Her Family

Leonie Fiebich has always kept her family life away from the spotlight. She rarely posts about her parents, choosing to keep that part of her life personal. Even her father’s Instagram is private, with just a handful of posts visible only to his followers. But that doesn’t mean there is distance between them.

There is no information available on the internet that suggests otherwise. It’s just how Leonie and her family prefer to live– quietly, away from the noise.