German · Friedberg, Germany · Born 25 October 1978German footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest women's players of all time, three-time FIFA World Player of the Year and two-time World Cup winner.
Birgit Prinz won the World Cup with Germany in 2003 and 2007 and was named FIFA World Player of the Year three consecutive times, from 2003 to 2005, a run of individual dominance unmatched by any other German player. A powerful and clinical striker, she remains one of the top scorers in Women's World Cup history and was a key figure in establishing Germany as the dominant force in women's international football through the 2000s.
Only player to win FIFA World Player of the Year three consecutive times
How They Played
Clinical striker with exceptional positioning, finishing ability and aerial prowess
Lasting Impact
Considered one of the greatest female footballers of all time and pioneer of women's football in Germany
Career Honours
- FIFA Women's World Cup 2003, 2007
- FIFA World Player of the Year 2003, 2004, 2005
- UEFA Women's Championship 2001
- FIFA Women's World Cup 2003
- FIFA Women's World Cup 2007
- UEFA Women's Championship 2005
- UEFA Women's Championship 2009
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| FFC Frankfurt | 1998–2006 | — | — |
| VfL Wolfsburg | 2006–2011 | — | — |
| FSV Frankfurt | 1994–1998 | 0 | 0 |
 Germany | — | 214 | 128 |
German Athletes