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Birgit Prinz (born 25 October 1977) is a German former footballer, two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion and three-time FIFA World Player of the Year. In addition to the German national team, Prinz played for 1. FFC Frankfurt in the Frauen-Bundesliga as well as the Carolina Courage in the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA), the first professional women's league in the United States. Prinz remains one of the game's most prolific strikers and is the second FIFA Women's World Cup all-time leading scorer with 14 goals (second only to Marta from Brazil). In 2011, she announced the end of her active career.[1] She currently works as a sport psychologist for the men's and women's teams of Bundesliga club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.[2]

Key Information

Club career

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Prinz began her career at SV Dörnigheim FC. She made her Bundesliga debut for FSV Frankfurt, where she played from 1993 to 1998. During that time Prinz won two Bundesliga titles and two German Cups. In 1997 and 1998 she was the Bundesliga top scorer. In 1998, she moved to local rivals 1. FFC Frankfurt, where she has had her biggest success at club level. In 13 seasons at the club, Prinz won six Bundesliga and eight German Cup titles. She also won the Bundesliga top-scorer award twice more in 2001 and 2007. Prinz won the UEFA Women's Cup three times with Frankfurt, in the 2001–02, 2005–06 and 2007–08 seasons. She also reached the final in 2004, but lost to the Swedish side Umeå IK.[3]

For two seasons, Prinz joined Carolina Courage in the professional women's league WUSA in the United States. During her short stint in America she claimed the 2002 WUSA Championship. After the 2003 World Cup, Prinz declined an offer from AC Perugia to play in Italy's men's Serie A, fearing her transfer would be used as a publicity stunt and she would end up on the bench.[4]

In her time at FFC Frankfurt, Prinz won many personal awards, including a record eight German Female Footballer of the Year awards from 2001 to 2008.[5] She was named the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2003, 2004 and 2005. For four consecutive years from 2007 to 2010 she came second, behind Brazil's Marta.[6]

International career

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Prinz playing for Germany in 2011

At the age of 16, Prinz made her debut for the Germany national team in July 1994 against Canada. She came on after 72 minutes and scored the game-winner in the 89th minute.[7] One year later, she won her first major title at the 1995 European Championship, scoring in the final. In the same year, she was named to Germany's squad for the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup, where they lost to Norway in the final match.[3] She remains the youngest player ever to appear in a World Cup Final.[7]

For the next decade, Prinz had one of the most successful international careers in women's football. She won four more UEFA European Championships in 1997, 2001, 2005 and 2009. At the Summer Olympics she won bronze three times with the German team, in 2000, 2004 and 2008. At the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup, Prinz helped Germany win its first World Cup title in the women's game. She was honoured as the tournament's best player and top-scorer. Prinz became the women's national team captain at the end of 2003, and remained until her retirement. Four years later, at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, she captained the team to Germany's second World Cup title; she was awarded the Silver Ball as the second-best player at the tournament.[3]

Prinz holds several national and international records. With 14 goals, she is the second all-time leading goalscorer at FIFA Women's World Cups. From 2008 until 2012, Prinz and Brazil's Cristiane both held the tournament record of ten goals at the Summer Olympics, although Cristiane has now surpassed Prinz. For the German national team Prinz appeared 214 times and scored 128 goals, and is the team's most capped player and top goalscorer.[3]

Personal life

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Prinz is a trained physical therapist.[8] In 2010, she graduated with her master's degree in psychology from the Goethe University Frankfurt.[9] Since January 2012, she has worked as a sport psychologist in the youth academy, women's U-17 and women's Bundesliga teams at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.[10]

Career statistics

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International

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Scores and results list Germany's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Prinz goal.
List of international goals scored by Birgit Prinz
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 27 July 1994 Saputo Stadium, Montreal, Canada  Canada 2–1 2–1 Friendly
2 2 August 1994 Bensalem Township Memorial Stadium, Oakford, USA  Norway 6–3 6–3
3 21 September 1994 Floschenstadion, Sindelfingen, Germany  Croatia 5–0 8–0 UEFA Women's Euro 1995 qualifying
4 8–0
5 23 February 1995 Ruhrstadion, Bochum, Germany  England 2–1 2–1 UEFA Women's Euro 1995
6 26 March 1995 Fritz-Walter-Stadion, Kaiserslautern, Germany  Sweden 2–1 3–2
7 23 May 1995 ?  Switzerland 5–0 8–0 Friendly
8 9 June 1995 Tingvalla IP, Karlstad, Sweden  Brazil 1–0 6–1 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup
9 25 October 1995 Štadión Pasienky, Bratislava, Slovakia  Slovakia 1–0 3–0 UEFA Women's Euro 1997 qualifying
10 23 July 1996 RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C., United States  Norway 2–2 2–3 1996 Summer Olympics
11 24 April 1997 ?, Germany  Spain 4–0 6–0 Friendly
12 5–0
13 6 July 1997 Melløs Stadion, Moss, Norway  Denmark 2–0 2–0 UEFA Women's Euro 1997
14 12 July 1997 Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway  Italy 2–0 2–0
15 25 September 1997 Paul Greifzu Stadium, Dessau-Roßlau, Germany  England 3–0 3–0 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying
16 9 October 1997 MSV-Arena, Duisburg, Germany  United States 3–1 3–1 Friendly
17 17 June 1998 Ulefoss Idrettspark, Ulefoss, Norway  Norway 1–2 2–3 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying
18 17 September 1998 Sportpark Johannisau, Fulda, Germany  Ukraine 3–0 5–0
19 4–0
20 11 October 1998 NSC Olimpiyskiy, Kyiv, Ukraine 1–0 1–1
21 14 February 1999 ?, Turkey  Turkey 5–0 12–1 Friendly
22 28 March 1999 ?, Germany  China 4–1 4–1
23 27 June 1999 FedExField, Landover, United States  Brazil 1–0 3–3 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup
24 6 April 2000 Stadion am Bornheimer Hang, Frankfurt, Germany  Italy 1–0 3–0 UEFA Women's Euro 2001 qualifying
25 11 May 2000 NSC Olimpiyskiy, Kyiv, Ukraine  Ukraine 1–0 6–1
26 2–0
27 3–1
28 5–1
29 17 August 2000 Kópavogsvöllur, Kópavogur, Iceland  Iceland 3–0 6–0
30 4–0
31 16 September 2000 Bruce Stadium, Canberra, Australia  Brazil 1–0 2–1 2000 Summer Olympics
32 2–0
33 28 September 2000 Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney, Australia 2–0 2–0
34 27 August 2000 Old Tivoli, Aachen, Germany  Denmark 3–0 7–0 Friendly
35 8 March 2001 Donaustadion, Ulm, Germany  China 2–3 2–4
36 17 June 2001 Niederrheinstadion, Oberhausen, Germany  Canada 4–0 7–1
37 27 June 2001 Steigerwaldstadion, Erfurt, Germany  Russia 2–0 5–0 UEFA Women's Euro 2001
38 17 November 2001 De Grolsch Veste, Enschede, Netherlands  Netherlands 2–0 3–0 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying
39 27 January 2002 Guangdong Provincial People's Stadium, Guangzhou, China  Norway 2–1 3–1 Friendly
40 18 April 2002 Stadion am Schönbusch, Aschaffenburg, Germany  Netherlands 3–0 6–0 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying
41 4–0
42 5–0
43 4 May 2002 Estádio Adelino Ribeiro Novo, Barcelos, Portugal  Portugal 8–0 8–0
44 17 October 2002 Donaustadion, Ulm, Germany  Denmark 1–0 2–0 Friendly
45 14 November 2002 Nattenberg Stadion, Lüdenscheid, Germany  Russia 1–0 4–0
46 27 March 2003 Karl-Liebknecht-Stadion, Potsdam, Germany  Scotland 1–0 5–0 UEFA Women's Euro 2005 qualifying
47 5–0
48 22 May 2003 Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Sportpark, Prenzlauer Berg, Germany  Denmark 1–0 1–1 Friendly
49 25 May 2003 Haderslev Football Stadium, Haderslev, Denmark 2–2 6–2
50 3–2
51 6–2
52 28 August 2003 Dreiflüssestadion, Passau, Germany  Czech Republic 3–0 4–0 UEFA Women's Euro 2005 qualifying
53 11 September 2003 Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor, Darmstadt, Germany  England 1–0 4–0 Friendly
54 2–0
55 20 September 2003 Mapfre Stadium, Columbus, United States  Canada 3–1 4–1 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup
56 24 September 2003  Japan 2–0 3–0
57 3–0
58 27 September 2003 RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C., United States  Argentina 4–0 6–1
59 2 October 2003 Providence Park, Portland, United States  Russia 6–1 7–1
60 7–1
61 5 October 2003  United States 3–0 3–0
62 15 November 2003 Stadion an der Kreuzeiche, Reutlingen, Germany  Portugal 4–0 13–0 UEFA Women's Euro 2005 qualifying
63 6–0
64 7–0
65 9–0
66 7 February 2004 Estádio Municipal de Albufeira, Albufeira, Portugal 1–0 11–0
67 4–0
68 10–0
69 31 March 2004 Stadio Druso, Bolzano, Italy  Italy 1–0 1–0 Friendly
70 28 April 2004 Marschweg-Stadion, Oldenburg, Germany  Ukraine 1–0 6–0 UEFA Women's Euro 2005 qualifying
71 5–0
72 2 May 2004 Almondvale Stadium, Livingston, Scotland  Scotland 2–1 3–1
73 24 July 2004 Stadion am Bieberer Berg, Offenbach am Main, Germany  Nigeria 2–0 3–1 Friendly
74 11 August 2004 Pampeloponnisiako Stadium, Patras, Greece  China 1–0 8–0 2004 Summer Olympics
75 2–0
76 4–0
77 7–0
78 17 August 2004 Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus, Greece  Mexico 2–0 2–0
79 25 September 2004 Na Litavce, Příbram, Czechia  Czech Republic 2–0 5–0 UEFA Women's Euro 2005 qualifying
80 9 March 2005 Municipal de Lagos, Lagos, Portugal  Sweden 2–0 2–1 2005 Algarve Cup
81 11 March 2005 Providence Park, Dr. Francisco Vieira Stadium, Silves, Portugal  Norway 2–0 4–0
82 3–0
83 21 April 2005 Stadion an der Bremer Brücke, Osnabrück, Germany  Canada 2–1 3–1 Friendly
84 9 June 2005 Deepdale, Preston, England  Italy 1–0 4–0 UEFA Women's Euro 2005
85 15 June 2005  Finland 4–1 4–1
86 19 June 2005 Ewood Park, Blackburn, England  Norway 3–1 3–1
87 4 September 2005 Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Canada  Canada 4–2 4–3 Friendly
88 25 September 2005 Leimbachstadion, Siegen, Germany  Russia 4–1 5–1 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying
89 20 October 2005 Hans-Walter-Wild-Stadion, Bayreuth, Germany  Scotland 3–0 4–0
90 4–0
91 9 March 2006 Estádio Algarve, Portugal  Finland 2–0 5–0 2006 Algarve Cup
92 11 March 2006 Estádio Algarve, Portugal  Sweden 1–0 3–0
93 3 August 2006 Grotenburg-Stadion, Krefeld, Germany  Italy 1–0 5–0 Friendly
94 2–0
95 26 August 2006 Richmond Park, Dublin, Ireland  Republic of Ireland 2–0 3–0 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying
96 30 August 2006 Stadion Breite, Schaffhausen, Switzerland  Switzerland 2–0 6–0
97 23 September 2006 McDiarmid Park, Perth, Scotland  Scotland 1–0 5–0
98 4–0
99 27 September 2006 Eduard Streltsov Stadium, Moscow, Russia  Russia 3–0 3–2
100 25 October 2006 Städtisches Waldstadion, Aalen, Germany  England 3–1 5–1 Friendly
101 23 November 2006 Wildparkstadion, Karlsruhe, Germany  Japan 2–0 6–3
102 12 April 2007 Lohrheidestadion, Bochum, Germany  Netherlands 1–1 5–1 UEFA Women's Euro 2009 qualifying
103 10 May 2007 Bridge Meadow Stadium, Haverfordwest, Wales  Wales 1–0 6–0
104 2–0
105 6–0
106 29 July 2007 MDCC-Arena, Magdeburg, Germany  Denmark 2–0 4–0 Friendly
107 2 August 2007 Stadion der Freundschaft, Gera, Germany  Czech Republic 1–0 5–0
108 5–0
109 22 August 2007 Stadion Oberwerth, Koblenz, Germany  Switzerland 3–0 7–0 UEFA Women's Euro 2009 qualifying
110 30 August 2007 Bruchwegstadion, Mainz, Germany  Norway 2–0 2–2 Friendly
111 10 September 2007 Hongkou Football Stadium, Shanghai, China  Argentina 4–0 11–0 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup
112 5–0
113 8–0
114 17 September 2007 Yellow Dragon Sports Center, Hangzhou, China  Japan 1–0 2–0
115 30 September 2007 Hongkou Football Stadium, Shanghai, China  Brazil 1–0 2–0
116 28 October 2007 Stadion Lohmühle, Lübeck, Germany  Belgium 3–0 3–0 UEFA Women's Euro 2009 qualifying
117 28 February 2008 Dreisamstadion, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany  China 1–0 2–0 Friendly
118 7 March 2008 Estádio Algarve, Portugal  Finland 1–0 3–0 2008 Algarve Cup
119 2–0
120 10 March 2008 Municipal Stadium, Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal  Sweden 2–0 2–0
121 17 July 2008 Alpenbauer Sportpark, Unterhaching, Germany  England 2–0 3–0 Friendly
122 18 August 2008 Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai, China  Brazil 1–0 1–5 2008 Summer Olympics
123 25 July 2009 Rhein-Neckar-Arena, Sinsheim, Germany  Netherlands 4–0 6–0 Friendly
124 10 September 2009 Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland  England 1–0 6–2 UEFA Women's Euro 2009
125 6–2
126 24 February 2010 Complexo Desportivo Belavista, Parchal, Portugal  Denmark 2–0 4–0 2010 Algarve Cup
127 25 November 2010 BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany  Nigeria 4–0 8–0 Friendly
128 5–0

Goals by competition

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Competition Goals Matches
Friendlies/Algarve Cup 46 101
FIFA World Cup 14 24
UEFA Women's Euro 10 25
World Cup qualifiers 18 20
Euro qualifiers 30 25
Olympics 10 19
Total 128 214

At World Cup and Olympic Tournaments

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Prinz competed in five FIFA Women's World Cup: Sweden 1995, USA 1999, USA 2003, China 2007 and Germany 2011; and four Olympics: Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, and Beijing 2008. Altogether she played in 43 matches and scored 24 goals at those nine global tournaments.[11] With Germany, Prinz is a two-time world champion from USA 2003 and China 2007, and a runner-up from Sweden 1995, as well as a three-time bronze medalist from Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.

Key (expand for notes on "world cup and olympic goals")
Location Geographic location of the venue where the competition occurred
Lineup Start – played entire match
on minute (off player) – substituted on at the minute indicated, and player was substituted off at the same time

off minute (on player) – substituted off at the minute indicated, and player was substituted on at the same time
(c) – captain

Min The minute in the match the goal was scored. For list that include caps, blank indicates played in the match but did not score a goal.
Assist/pass The ball was passed by the player, which assisted in scoring the goal. This column depends on the availability and source of this information.
penalty or pk Goal scored on penalty-kick which was awarded due to foul by opponent. (Goals scored in penalty-shoot-out, at the end of a tied match after extra-time, are not included.)
Score The match score after the goal was scored.
Result The final score.

W – match was won
L – match was lost to opponent
D – match was drawn
(W) – penalty-shoot-out was won after a drawn match
(L) – penalty-shoot-out was lost after a drawn match

aet The score at the end of extra-time; the match was tied at the end of 90' regulation
pso Penalty-shoot-out score shown in parentheses; the match was tied at the end of extra-time
Pink background color – Olympic women's football tournament
Blue background color – FIFA women's world cup final tournament
Goal Match Date Location Opponent Lineup Min Score Result Competition
Sweden Sweden 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup Final
1 1995-06-05[m 1] Karlstad  Japan {{{4}}}.

on 65' (off Tecklenburg)

1–0 W

Group stage
2 1995-06-07[m 2] Helsingborg  Sweden {{{4}}}.

on 57' (off Brocker)

2–3 L

Group stage
1 3 1995-06-09[m 3] Karlstad  Brazil Start 5 1–0

6–1 W

Group stage
4 1995-06-13[m 4] Västerås  England {{{4}}}.

off 67' (on Brocker)

3–0 W

Quarter-final
5 1995-06-15[m 5] Helsingborg  China {{{4}}}.

off 83' (on Wunderlich)

1–0 W

Semifinal
6 1995-06-18[m 6] Solna  Norway {{{4}}}.

off 42' (on Brocker)

0–2 L

Final
United States Atlanta 1996 Olympic Women's Football Tournament
7 1996-07-21[m 7] Birmingham, AL  Japan {{{4}}}.

on 53' (off Brocker)

3–2 W

Group match
2 8 1996-07-23[m 8] Washington, D.C.  Norway {{{4}}}.

on 52' (off Brocker)

62 2–2

2–3 L

Group match
9 1996-07-25[m 9] Birmingham, AL  Brazil {{{4}}}.

on 42' (off Brocker)

1–1 D

Group match
United States USA 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup
10 1999-06-20[m 10] Los Angeles  Italy Start

1–1 D

Group match
11 1999-06-24[m 11] Portland, OR  Mexico {{{4}}}.

off 75' (on Mueller)

6–0 W

Group match
3 12 1999-06-27[m 12] Washington, D.C.  Brazil Start 8 1–0

3–3 D

Group match
13 1999-07-01[m 13] Washington, D.C.  United States Start

2–3 L

Quarter-final
Australia Sydney 2000 Olympic Women's Football Tournament
14 2000-09-13[m 14] Canberra  Australia Start

3–0 W

Group match
4 15 2000-09-16[m 15] Canberra  Brazil Start 33 1–0

2–1 W

Group match
5 41 2–0
16 2000-09-19[m 16] Melbourne  Sweden Start

1–0 W

Group match
17 2000-09-24[m 17] Sydney  Norway Start

0–1 L

Semifinal
6 18 2000-09-28[m 18] Sydney  Brazil Start 79 2–0

2–0 W

Bronze medal match
United States USA 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup
7 19 2003-09-20[m 19] Columbus, OH  Canada Start 75 3–1

4–1 W

Group match
8 20 2003-09-24[m 20] Columbus, OH  Japan Start 36 2–0

3–0 W

Group match
9 66 3–0
10 21 2003-09-27[m 21] Washington, D.C.  Argentina Start 32 3–0

6–1 W

Group match
11 22 2003-10-02[m 22] Portland, OR  Russia Start 80 5–1

7–1 W

Quarter-final
12 89 7–1
13 23 2003-10-05[m 23] Portland, OR  United States Start 90+3 3–0

3–0 W

Semifinal
24 2003-10-12[m 24] Carson, CA  Sweden Start

2–1 aet W

Final
Greece Athens 2004 Women's Olympic Football Tournament
14 25 2004-08-11[m 25] Patras  China Start 13 1–0

8–0 W

Group match
15 21 2–0
16 73 4–0
17 88 7–0
18 26 2004-08-17[m 26] Piraeus  Mexico Start; (c) 79 2–0

2–0 W

Group match
27 2004-08-20[m 27] Patras  Nigeria Start; (c)

2–1 W

Quarter-final
28 2004-08-23[m 28] Heraklion  United States Start; (c)

1–2 L

Semifinal
29 2004-08-26[m 29] Piraeus  Sweden Start; (c)

1–0 W

Bronze medal match
China China 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup
19 30 2007-09-10[m 30] Shanghai  Argentina Start; (c) 29 4–0

11–0 W

Group match
20 45+1 5–0
21 59 8–0
31 2007-09-14[m 31] Shanghai  England Start; (c)

0–0 D

Group match
22 32 2007-09-17[m 32] Hangzhou  Japan Start; (c) 21 1–0

2–0 W

Group match
33 2007-09-22[m 33] Wuhan  Korea DPR Start; (c)

3–0 W

Quarter-final
34 2007-09-26[m 34] Tianjin  Norway Start; (c)

3–0 W

Semifinal
23 35 2007-09-30[m 35] Shanghai  Brazil Start; (c) 52 1–0

2–0 W

Final
China Beijing 2008 Women's Olympic Football Tournament
36 2008-08-06[m 36] Shenyang  Brazil Start; (c)

0–0 D

Group match
37 2008-08-09[m 37] Shenyang  Nigeria Start; (c)

1–0 W

Group match
38 2008-08-12[m 38] Tianjin  Korea DPR Start; (c)

1–0 W

Group match
39 2008-08-15[m 39] Shenyang  Sweden Start; (c)

2–0 aet W

Quarter-final
24 40 2008-08-18[m 40] Shanghai  Brazil Start; (c) 10 1–0

1–4 L

Semifinal
41 2008-08-21[m 41] Beijing  Japan Start; (c)

2–0 W

Bronze medal match
Germany Germany 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup
42 2011-06-26[m 42] Berlin  Canada {{{4}}}.

off 56' (on Popp); (c)

2–1 W

Group match
43 2011-06-30[m 43] Frankfurt  Nigeria {{{4}}}.

off 53' (on Grings); (c)

1–0 W

Group match

Honours

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FSV Frankfurt

1. FFC Frankfurt

Germany

Individual

See also

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References

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Birgit Prinz

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Birgit Prinz (born 25 October 1977) is a German former professional footballer who played primarily as a striker for the women's national team and 1. FFC . She represented from 1994 to 2011, earning 214 caps and scoring 128 goals, making her one of the most prolific scorers in international women's football history. Prinz achieved major success, including two titles in 2003 and 2007, where she scored 14 goals across five tournaments, and five Women's Euro victories in 1995, 1997, 2001, 2005, and 2009, netting in the finals of 1997, 2005, and 2009. She also secured three Olympic bronze medals in 2000, 2004, and 2008. Recognized as Women's World Player of the Year three consecutive times from 2003 to 2005, Prinz retired in 2011 after a career highlighted by her explosive pace, power, and clinical finishing. At the club level, Prinz spent most of her career with 1. FFC Frankfurt, winning seven German Bundesliga titles and eight cups, along with three UEFA Women's Cups (the predecessor to the ) between 1997 and 2008. She played for the Carolina Courage in the (WUSA) from 2001 to 2002, helping the team win the 2002 championship. Known for her versatility and leadership—serving as captain from 2003 to 2011—Prinz's contributions extended beyond scoring, including key performances like her seven-goal haul as top scorer at the 2003 World Cup. Following her retirement, Prinz pursued studies in at and worked as a researcher at MSH Hamburg, publishing on topics such as in female athletes. She transitioned into sports , joining in 2012 and later serving as the for the German women's national team, providing one-on-one support to players during major tournaments like the , and continues to work as a sports psychologist for 's men's and women's teams as of 2025.

Early life and background

Youth development

Birgit Prinz was born on 25 October 1977 in Frankfurt am Main, , to a family with deep roots in sports; her father, Stefan, was a footballer who coached her during her initial years in the game. Prinz began playing football at age 9, joining SV Dörnigheim FC from 1986 to 1988, where she received early guidance from her father as coach. In 1988, she transferred to FC Hochstadt, remaining there until 1992 and refining her abilities on boys' teams amid limited opportunities for girls' squads at the time. Her progression continued in 1992 with a move to the youth setup of , signaling her entry into more structured and competitive women's youth football. Throughout these formative years, Prinz demonstrated strong scoring instincts in competitions while building her physique as a striker, standing at 1.79 m tall with notable strength and presence in the forward position.

Education and early influences

During her teenage years, Birgit Prinz balanced her burgeoning football career with vocational training as a and medical , which provided a practical foundation in physical care and allowed her to maintain stability amid the demands of youth athletics. This early training, undertaken after leaving school around age 16, later evolved into full qualification as a physiotherapist, reflecting her commitment to a dual path in sports and healthcare. Her initial pursuits in these fields were influenced by a family emphasis on and self-sufficiency, with her father—a former footballer who coached her early teams—instilling the value of academic discipline alongside athletic development. Prinz's early academic interests extended toward sports-related sciences, laying the groundwork for her later studies in sports psychology, though formal university enrollment came during her professional peak in the mid-2000s. Growing up in Frankfurt am Main, she was shaped by the local sports community, where access to diverse activities like , , and fostered a well-rounded approach to physical and mental preparation. Mentors within this environment, including her father at clubs such as SV Dörnigheim, encouraged her to prioritize education as a safeguard against the uncertainties of women's football. This dual focus built the resilience evident in her career, with her youth football experiences providing a foundational that complemented her academic endeavors. As a young female footballer in 1980s and 1990s , Prinz navigated significant societal barriers, including lingering stigma from a 1955 ban on women's teams that portrayed the sport as unsuitable for women due to perceived physical vulnerabilities. The game remained largely amateur or semiprofessional, with limited infrastructure, financial support, and media attention compared to , often forcing players to confront professional repercussions or social disapproval for pursuing it seriously. These challenges, compounded by political and economic obstacles in the post-unification era, underscored the need for Prinz's balanced pursuits, as the lack of professional pathways made alternative qualifications essential for long-term security.

Club career

Early clubs in Germany

Birgit Prinz began her senior club career with hometown team in 1993, joining the squad at the age of 15 after progressing through local youth ranks. Over the subsequent five seasons, she became a key figure in the team's rise within the , helping secure two league championships and two titles, which provided her with early exposure to high-stakes national competition. During this period, Prinz honed her skills as a forward, transitioning from the less demanding youth environment to the rigorous physical and tactical demands of senior professional football. Her ability to hold up play, combine with teammates, and finish chances under pressure marked a significant evolution, laying the foundation for her emergence as one of Germany's most potent attackers. Prinz's standout performances, including multi-goal hauls in crucial fixtures, drew widespread attention from elite clubs and underscored her potential as a prolific scorer. This formative experience at culminated in her transfer to rivals 1. FFC in 1998, a pivotal that elevated her career to new heights.

1. FFC Frankfurt era

Birgit Prinz transferred to 1. FFC Frankfurt in 1998 from local rivals , initiating her most dominant club career phase. Her tenure spanned two periods—1998 to 2002 and 2003 to 2011—interrupted by her time with the Carolina Courage for international exposure. Over these years, Prinz established herself as the club's all-time leading scorer with 246 goals in 262 appearances across all competitions. Under her influence, 1. FFC Frankfurt achieved unparalleled success in German women's football, securing seven titles in 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2008. The team also dominated the , winning it nine times during Prinz's time: in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2011. On the European stage, Prinz played a pivotal role in 1. FFC Frankfurt's three UEFA Women's Cup triumphs in 2002, 2006, and 2008, a record unmatched by any other club at the time. She scored decisive goals in each final, including the late winner against in 2002 to seal a 2–0 victory and the added-time strike against in 2006 that clinched a 4–1 aggregate win. As a forward and eventual team leader, Prinz became an enduring icon for , consistently delivering high-impact performances and captaining the side during its peak dominance. Her standout 2005–06 season exemplified this, as she netted 21 goals across competitions, helping secure the UEFA Women's Cup.

Overseas experience

In 2002, Birgit Prinz signed a two-year contract with the Carolina Courage of the (WUSA), marking her entry into professional women's soccer abroad. This move allowed her to play during the American league's season while returning to 1. FFC during the WUSA off-period from September 2002 to February 2003. Over two seasons, Prinz made 35 appearances and scored 23 goals, establishing herself as one of the league's top strikers. Prinz played a pivotal role in the Courage's success during the 2002 WUSA season, where the team finished first in the regular season standings. In the Founders Cup final against the Washington Freedom on August 24, 2002, she scored the winning goal in a 3–2 victory, securing the championship and earning player of the match honors; she also provided an assist earlier in the game. Her 12 goals in 15 regular-season matches that year ranked her among the league's leading scorers, contributing significantly to the team's offensive output. The following season in 2003, despite the Courage finishing seventh, Prinz added 11 goals in 20 appearances, maintaining her scoring prowess amid the league's competitive environment. This overseas stint provided Prinz with valuable exposure to a fully professional league structure, differing from the semi-professional setup in Germany at the time, and helped elevate her profile on the global stage. Her performances in the WUSA, including the championship triumph, reinforced her reputation as a world-class forward and influenced her development into a more versatile player upon returning to .

International career

Debut and breakthrough

Birgit Prinz made her international debut for the women's national team at the age of 16 on 26 July 1994, substituting in the 72nd minute during a friendly match against in . She marked the occasion by scoring the winning goal in the 89th minute, securing a 2-1 victory for . This impressive start highlighted her potential as a prolific striker, coming off strong form at club level with 1. FFC Frankfurt that had caught the attention of national team selectors. Prinz rapidly established herself in the national setup, earning over 50 caps by 2000 while demonstrating consistent goal-scoring prowess that made her an indispensable forward. Her early international career was characterized by quick adaptation to high-level competition, blending physical presence with clinical finishing to contribute regularly to Germany's attacking play. By the late , she had become a cornerstone of the team, with her reliability in front of goal helping to build momentum for major tournaments. Prinz's breakthrough on the international stage occurred during the Women's Euro 1995 in , where she scored two goals as the hosts advanced to the final but fell 3-2 to . She built on this success at the 1997 Women's Euro, netting three goals—including one in the final—to help claim the title with a 2-0 win over . Her Olympic debut at the 2000 Games further solidified her reputation, as she scored three goals en route to a , with defeating 5-1 in the third-place match; these achievements positioned Prinz as one of the world's premier strikers.

Major achievements and captaincy

Birgit Prinz was appointed captain of the women's national team at the end of 2003, succeeding Maren Meinert and leading the side during a dominant period in women's international football. Under her leadership, captured its first title in 2003, defeating 2-1 in the final hosted by the . Prinz was instrumental in the triumph, scoring seven goals—including a hat-trick against and two in the semi-final victory over the host —and earning both the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player and the Golden Boot as leading scorer. Prinz continued to guide Germany to further success, culminating in a second consecutive victory in 2007. In the China-hosted tournament, she scored three goals, including the decisive strike in the 2-0 final win over , and was awarded the Silver Ball as the second-best player. Her captaincy also oversaw Germany's continued European dominance, contributing to Women's Euro titles in and , adding to earlier successes in 1995, 1997, and 2001 for a total of five championships during her international career. Prinz etched her name in the record books as the joint all-time leading scorer in the Women's Euro with 10 goals across the tournaments. On the global stage, Prinz led Germany to bronze medals at the 2004 Olympics, where she scored five goals, and the 2008 Olympics, scoring one goal. These achievements underscored her pivotal role in Germany's golden era, with her club performances at 1. FFC Frankfurt— including multiple and Women's Cup titles—reinforcing her national team form. By her retirement in 2011, Prinz had amassed 214 caps and 128 goals for , establishing her as the nation's most-capped and highest-scoring player.

Final years and retirement

Following Germany's successful defense of the FIFA Women's World Cup title in 2007, Prinz encountered mounting physical challenges that tested her endurance in international competition. In April 2009, she sustained a during a friendly match against , which forced her to miss the remainder of the club season and impacted her preparation for the Women's Euro 2009. Despite the setback, Prinz returned to full fitness and played a crucial role in Germany's sixth consecutive victory, including scoring both goals in the 6–2 final win over on September 10, 2009. At the , she featured prominently in all of Germany's matches en route to a , scoring one goal amid a transitional phase for the team. Prinz's final major international tournament was the hosted in , where she entered with lingering concerns over form and fitness. Just two weeks before the opener against on , she sprained her right ankle in training but was cleared to participate after medical evaluation. She started in the group stage matches, contributing to two narrow victories, but faced criticism for the team's lackluster attacking play and was benched for the quarterfinal against , which lost 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw on July 17. This early exit marked a disappointing end to her World Cup appearances, as failed to defend their title. On August 12, 2011, at age 33, Prinz announced her retirement from international football, concluding a 17-year tenure with the national team that began in 1994. She cited the timing as appropriate after 25 years in professional football, reflecting on the physical demands of her extensive career while expressing gratitude for her achievements. By retirement, Prinz had earned 214 caps for —the national record at the time—and scored 128 international goals, including 14 in matches, a mark that placed her joint-second on the all-time list behind only Marta of . Her decision paved the way for a swift transition, as she retired from club football with 1. FFC the following year.

Post-retirement activities

Sports psychology role

Following her retirement from professional football, Birgit Prinz completed a in at in 2010. She worked as a researcher at MSH Medical School Hamburg, publishing on topics such as in female athletes. In January 2012, Prinz joined as a psychologist, where she supports both the men's and women's teams, including youth and senior squads across the academies and levels. Her responsibilities encompass mental preparation for athletes, fostering team dynamics through structured group activities such as training camp events designed to build cohesion and morale, and aiding in psychological support during injury recovery and rehabilitation. From 2019 to 2023, she also served as the team psychologist for the German women's national team, providing support during major tournaments including the . Prinz's contributions have bolstered the mental resilience of Hoffenheim's teams, supporting consistent performances and stability in the for the women's side since their promotion in 2019. As of November 2025, she remains actively employed in this role at the club.

Media and ambassadorial work

Following her retirement from professional football in 2011, Birgit Prinz has been actively involved in ambassadorial roles promoting women's football development. She has served as a ambassador for women's football, including traveling to in August 2005 for five days to support FIFA's Learn and Play project, which aims to introduce football to young girls in challenging environments and is supported by the (DFB). She is widely regarded as one of the DFB's most prominent s, having elevated the profile of women's football through her on-field achievements and ongoing advocacy. Prinz has also engaged in motivational speaking engagements worldwide, drawing on her experiences as a two-time FIFA Women's World Cup winner to inspire audiences on leadership, resilience, and success in sports. These appearances often focus on the skills and mindset required to excel at the highest levels of professional athletics, positioning her as a role model for aspiring athletes. In recent years, Prinz has been frequently featured in media as a legendary figure in women's football. In 2024, ESPN ranked her 7th among the top 25 women's soccer players of the 21st century, highlighting her two FIFA World Cup titles, five UEFA European Championship wins, and three FIFA World Player of the Year awards. Coverage of the 2025 UEFA Women's EURO emphasized her records, including the most appearances (23), most titles (5), and joint-most goals (10) in the tournament's history.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Birgit Prinz was raised in a supportive in Frankfurt am Main, where her father, Stefan Prinz, coached her during her early years with , fostering her development in the sport. Public details about her siblings are scarce, though she has an older sister who works as a . Prinz has long maintained a low-profile , deliberately limiting media exposure to her professional achievements rather than familial matters. She is in a long-term relationship with a companion whose name has not been publicized, in keeping with her emphasis on ; no children are mentioned in . As of 2025, Prinz continues to reside in the Frankfurt area, based in Mühltal near . Her family's support remained a steady backdrop throughout her , though she has consistently prioritized discretion in personal disclosures.

Interests outside football

Birgit Prinz has long demonstrated a passion for outdoor activities, rooted in her childhood pursuits that included , , and , which complemented her early involvement in football. She also enjoys playing squash and , as well as caring for her . These interests reflect a broader enthusiasm for physical engagement beyond competitive sports, contributing to her balanced approach to wellness. In terms of , Prinz has actively supported initiatives promoting women's and , particularly for underserved communities. As a ambassador, she traveled to in 2005 to engage with local women's football development efforts over five days. She has also served as a Laureus Sport for Good ambassador, visiting schools to expand programs like KICKFORMORE, which provide football training to from immigrant backgrounds, and patronizing projects that empower female youth through sport. Within , her role as a prominent DFB ambassador has extended to supporting youth development in women's football. Post-retirement, Prinz maintains a lifestyle centered on fitness and mental health advocacy, drawing from her training as a physiotherapist and her master's degree in psychology. This routine underscores her commitment to holistic well-being, occasionally tying into her psychological expertise through broader discussions on athlete mental health.

Career statistics and records

Club appearances and goals

Birgit Prinz's club career spanned over 18 years, during which she amassed approximately 300 appearances and more than 280 goals across German domestic leagues, the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) in the United States, and UEFA competitions. Her prolific scoring record established her as one of the most dominant forwards in women's football, contributing significantly to multiple team successes in the Frauen-Bundesliga and beyond. Prinz began her professional journey with from 1993 to 1998, where she made 57 appearances and scored 45 goals, laying the foundation for her goal-scoring prowess in the early years of the . She then transferred to rivals 1. FFC Frankfurt in 1998, enjoying her most successful period there across two stints (1998–2002 and 2003–2011), totaling 190 appearances and 214 goals; this included standout performances in the , where she was the top scorer in the 1997–98 (with FSV), 2000–01, and 2006–07 seasons. In between, she briefly played for Carolina Courage in the WUSA during the 2002–2003 seasons, recording 35 appearances and 23 goals, helping the team secure the league championship in 2002. The following table summarizes her club statistics by team:
ClubYearsAppearancesGoals
1993–19985745
1. FFC Frankfurt1998–2011190214
Carolina Courage2002–20033523
Total282282
These figures highlight her efficiency as a striker, with season highlights including multiple double-digit goal tallies in the that underscored her role in 1. FFC Frankfurt's six league titles during her tenure.

International caps and goals

Birgit Prinz earned 214 caps for the women's national team between her debut in 1994 and her retirement in 2011, during which she scored 128 goals and established herself as the country's all-time leading international scorer—a record she retains as of 2025. She made her international debut on 27 July 1994 against , entering as a substitute in the 72nd minute and scoring the winning goal in a 3–2 victory, marking the first of her prolific contributions to the team's attack. Over her career, Prinz's goals were distributed across qualifiers, major tournaments, and friendlies, with a focus on decisive strikes that propelled to six UEFA Women's EURO titles and two triumphs. Key milestones included reaching her 100th cap on 25 October 2006 during a friendly match against on her 29th birthday, where she also netted her 100th international goal in a 5–1 win, underscoring her enduring impact as and talisman. Her scoring record featured strong performances against diverse opponents, including 14 goals in matches—many against non-European sides such as , the , and —and an additional 10 goals at the , primarily versus teams from outside Europe like and .
Competition TypeAppearancesGoals
UEFA Women's EURO2310
FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifiers (Europe)~50 (estimated from totals)18
1814
1210
Friendlies and Other QualifiersRemaining to total 21476
Total214128
This table illustrates the progression of Prinz's contributions across competition formats, highlighting her dominance in global events while maintaining consistent output in preparatory and qualifying fixtures.

Tournament-specific performances

Birgit Prinz demonstrated exceptional scoring ability in major international tournaments, contributing significantly to Germany's successes in the , UEFA Women's EURO, and . Her goals often proved decisive in key matches, underscoring her role as a clutch performer for the national team. In the , Prinz competed in five tournaments from 1995 to 2011, amassing 14 goals and ranking second all-time behind Marta. Her pinnacle performance came in 2003, where she scored 7 goals in 6 matches to claim the Golden Boot and lead to the title, including goals against , , the , and . She also netted the winner in the 2007 final against , securing back-to-back championships. The following table summarizes her goal contributions in the World Cup:
TournamentGoalsKey Highlights
19951Scored in group stage against
19992Goals against and
20037Golden Boot winner; goals in all matches except final
20073Final goal vs. ; semi-final brace vs.
20111Goal in group stage vs.
Total14Second all-time; 2 titles (2003, 2007)
Prinz's World Cup goals are verified through official match records, with no assists data consistently tracked in early tournaments. In the UEFA Women's EURO, Prinz appeared in all five editions from 1995 to 2009, playing a record 23 matches and scoring 10 goals across Germany's five consecutive title wins. She scored in every tournament, including in the finals of 1997, 2005, and 2009, helping establish Germany's dominance. Her consistent output, tied for the all-time EURO scoring record with Inka Grings, highlighted her endurance and precision. The following table outlines her EURO goals:
TournamentGoalsKey Highlights
19951Youngest goalscorer in EURO history (vs. England)
19973Final goal vs. Italy
20012Semi-final goal vs. Sweden
20052Final goal vs. Sweden
20092Final goal vs. England
Total10Record 23 appearances; 5 titles
Assists were not systematically recorded for these editions. At the , Prinz featured in four editions from 1996 to 2008, scoring 10 goals and earning medals in 2000, 2004, and 2008. Her most prolific outing was in 2004, where she netted 4 goals in a single 8-0 quarter-final rout of , tying the record for most goals in an Olympic women's match. These performances solidified her status as one of the top Olympic scorers. The following table details her Olympic goals:
GamesGoalsKey Highlights
20002Bronze medal; goals vs. Australia and Brazil
20044Bronze medal; 4 goals vs. in quarter-final
20084Bronze medal; goals including vs. in semi-final
Total103 bronzes; tied for 4th all-time
No comprehensive assists data is available for Olympic tournaments.

Honours and legacy

Team titles

Birgit Prinz achieved numerous team successes throughout her career, contributing as a prolific forward and for both club and country, often leading attacks and scoring crucial goals in decisive matches.

International Titles

Prinz represented from 1994 to 2011, helping secure multiple major tournament victories. Her teams won the Women's Euro in 1995, where the 17-year-old Prinz scored in the final against ; 1997; 2001; 2005; and 2009, establishing as dominant in European women's football. Germany claimed the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2003, with Prinz as top scorer (7 goals) and Golden Ball winner; and again in 2007, where she scored 3 goals en route to the title. The German team earned Olympic bronze medals in 2000 (), 2004 (), and 2008 (), with Prinz serving as a key offensive leader in each tournament, scoring multiple goals in each tournament.

Club Titles

Early in her career with (1994–1998), Prinz contributed to titles in 1995 and 1998, as well as wins in 1995 and 1996, emerging as a standout young talent. Joining 1. FFC Frankfurt after the 1999 merger, Prinz was instrumental in seven championships: 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2008, often as the league's top scorer and a central figure in the team's attacking play. With 1. FFC Frankfurt, she won eight titles in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2011, frequently scoring in cup finals and semifinals to drive the club's domestic dominance. Prinz secured three Women's Cup titles with 1. FFC Frankfurt in 2002 (scoring in the final against ), 2006, and 2008, helping establish the club as Europe's most successful in the competition during that era. During a brief stint in the United States with the Carolina Courage in 2002, Prinz scored the winning goal in the WUSA Founders Cup final against the Washington Freedom, securing the championship.

Individual accolades

Birgit Prinz's exceptional talent and consistent excellence earned her numerous prestigious individual awards, cementing her status as one of the greatest women's footballers of her era. She was named Women's World Player of the Year three consecutive times from 2003 to 2005, recognizing her pivotal role in Germany's 2003 triumph and her outstanding performances across club and international levels. This accolade, the highest honor in women's football at the time, highlighted her goal-scoring prowess and on the pitch. Additionally, at the , Prinz received the Golden Ball award as the tournament's best player, where she also led the scoring charts with seven goals. Domestically, Prinz dominated the German awards landscape, winning the German Female Footballer of the Year a record eight times consecutively between 2001 and 2008, reflecting her instrumental contributions to FFC Frankfurt's successes and her unmatched impact in the . Her scoring ability shone in European competitions as well; she is tied with for the most goals in Women's EURO final tournaments, with 10 goals across five editions from 1995 to 2009. Prinz's longevity and reliability are evident in her national team records, where she remains Germany's all-time leading goalscorer with 128 goals in 214 appearances, a mark that underscores her role as the team's most prolific and capped forward. She also holds the Women's EURO record for most appearances, with 23 matches played, spanning her debut tournament in 1995 through to 2009. These achievements not only highlight her personal brilliance but also her enduring influence on the sport.

Impact on women's football

Birgit Prinz's emergence as a dominant striker in the mid- played a pioneering role in elevating the visibility of women's football in and during the and 2000s. As the defining face of the sport in her home country, she led to five consecutive Women's EURO titles from 1995 to 2009 and two victories in 2003 and 2007, showcasing technical prowess and leadership that drew global attention to the women's game. Her consistent performances, including scoring on her international debut at age 16, helped shift perceptions and inspired a surge in interest, particularly in where women's football transitioned from niche to mainstream. Post-retirement in 2011, Prinz has continued to inspire younger players through mentorship and advocacy, serving as a sports psychologist for the German national team since 2019 to address and performance pressures. Her guidance has supported emerging talents in navigating professional challenges, fostering resilience in a growing field. Additionally, as a ambassador for women's soccer development, she has promoted initiatives, including the 2005 Learn and Play project in , and advocated against to broaden participation and inclusivity. These efforts have directly contributed to increased female involvement in football worldwide. Prinz's legacy endures through records still held in 2025, such as the most appearances in history with 23 matches across five tournaments and joint-top scorer status with 10 goals, alongside being the second-highest goalscorer with 14 goals. She is prominently featured in and historical narratives, including her decisive goal in the 2007 World Cup final, which sealed Germany's 2-0 victory over the and is celebrated in FIFA Museum exhibits. Her broader influence as one of the German Football Association's (DFB) greatest ambassadors has advanced professionalization, including improved wages and structures in women's leagues, solidifying her role in the sport's structural evolution.

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