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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. She currently works as a sport psychologist for the men's and women's teams of Bundesliga club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.

Quick facts about Birgit Prinz

  • Full name: Birgit Prinz
  • Born: 1977-10-25
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q109868

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Who is Birgit Prinz?

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.

What nationality is Birgit Prinz?

Birgit Prinz is Germany.

When was Birgit Prinz born?

Birgit Prinz was born on 1977-10-25.

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