Overview
- Sara Däbritz announced her retirement from the German national team on Oct. 6 via Instagram and the DFB, ending a 12-year international career with 111 caps and 18 goals after debuting in 2013.
- Her exit makes her the final member of Germany’s 2016 Olympic gold-winning lineup to leave the national team.
- Her last appearance for Germany was the EURO 2025 semifinal against Spain, a 1-0 loss after extra time.
- Head coach Christian Wück and sport director Nia Künzer praised her leadership, calling her a role model for younger players and a long-time presence on the team’s players’ council.
- She will continue her club career after a summer move to Real Madrid, with her contract in Spain running through 2027 according to multiple reports.