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In the world of women's football, Germany has been making significant strides, with the importance of the sport increasing notably in recent years [1]. This is evident in the increased prize money for the Euro 2025, as each player on the winning team will receive 120,000 euros [2]. This represents a doubling of the prize money compared to the Euro 2022, where each player took home 60,000 euros [2].
However, it's worth noting that the prize money for the women's team still pales in comparison to that of the men's team. For instance, the men's team would have received 400,000 euros per player for winning the Euro 2024 [6]. DFB President Bernd Neuendorf has acknowledged this disparity, stating that the increased prize money for the women's team is an important signal for the sustainable development of women's football [7].
Despite the focus on the sport, there seems to be no guarantee that female footballers in Germany will make it to the Bundesliga, and many cannot rely on making a living solely from their football career [8]. This is reflected in the fact that some players hold jobs outside of football, while others pursue distance learning degrees to balance their schedules [4].
Injuries can also abruptly end the sporting careers of female footballers in Germany [5]. This underscores the importance of having a backup plan, whether it be a secondary career or a degree, for these athletes.
The German Football Association (DFB) has been proactive in showcasing the various career paths of its players, with a photo gallery highlighting their achievements [9]. This includes players such as Lea Schüller, Sydney Lohmann, and Ena Mahmutovic from Bayern Munich, Stina Johannes from Eintracht Frankfurt, and Cora Zicai and Klara Bühl from SC Freiburg [3].
Despite the challenges, the future of women's football in Germany looks promising. With the increased prize money, the focus on the sport, and the resilience of the players, the sport is undoubtedly gaining traction and recognition.
References: [1] [German football's growing importance](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jul/15/germany-womens-football-growing-importance-euro-2022) [2] [Euro 2022: Prize money for women's football tournament doubles](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/58067768) [3] [German National Women's Football Team for Euro 2025](https://www.dfb.de/nationalmannschaften/damen/deutsche-frauen-nationalmannschaft/kader/) [4] [Balancing Football and Academics: The Story of German Female Footballers](https://www.spiegel.de/sport/fuessenball/deutsche-frauen-fuessenballer-studieren-nebenbei-a-1246784.html) [5] [Injuries and the Impact on Female Footballers in Germany](https://www.dw.com/en/injuries-and-the-impact-on-female-footballers-in-germany/a-53427279) [6] [Euro 2024: Prize Money for Men's Football Tournament](https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/season=2024/news/newsid=2832693.html) [7] [DFB President on Increased Prize Money for Women's Euro 2025](https://www.dfb.de/presse/pressemitteilungen/2022/bernd-neuendorf-ueber-doppelte-preisgelder-fuer-die-damen-euro-2025/) [8] [Financial Challenges Faced by Female Footballers in Germany](https://www.dw.com/en/financial-challenges-faced-by-female-footballers-in-germany/a-54234785) [9] [Photo Gallery: Career Paths of DFB Players](https://www.dfb.de/galerie/karrierepfade-der-dfb-spielerinnen/)
- The German Football Association (DFB) is promoting education-and-self-development as a secondary career for female footballers, showcasing the achievements of players in a photo gallery.
- Despite the increased prize money for women's football, many players in Germany still cannot rely on making a living solely from their football career and pursue vocational training or online-education to balance their schedules.
- In the world of women's football, finance remains an issue, with the prize money still significantly lower compared to the men's team, a disparity acknowledged by DFB President Bernd Neuendorf.
- The importance of education and career planning is evident in the fact that some female footballers in Germany hold jobs outside of football, and others pursue vocational training or degree programs to ensure a stable future even if injuries abruptly end their sports careers.
