German Soccer Icon Doris Fitschen Passes Away at 56

The trailblazing player and advocate for women's soccer succumbed to a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the sport.

Doris Fitschen, a former German national team player with 144 caps, died at 56 after a prolonged illness.
Fitschen was a pivotal figure in German women’s soccer, winning four European Championships and an Olympic bronze medal in 2000.
She achieved significant club success, including multiple league titles and domestic cups with TSV Siegen and 1. FFC Frankfurt.
As a DFB official, she spearheaded initiatives to advance women’s soccer, including the 'FF27' strategy for the sport's growth.
DFB leaders and the soccer community praised her leadership, empathy, and dedication to promoting women’s soccer.