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Die fehlende Diversität im deutschen Frauenfußball

Von Frank Hellmann

Quelle: Hellmann, Frank. „Die fehlende Diversität im deutschen Frauenfußball.“ Zeit Online. 14. Juli 2022. Zugriff am 24. Oktober 2022. (Zwischenüberschriften der Textvorlage wurden entfernt.)

Subject: Women’s soccer in Germany – challenges and possible solutions

Hi [Name],

I’m really excited to hear about your involvement in SheBelieves. Since you asked about the situation of girls’ and women’s soccer in Germany, I’ll try to give you a clear overview of the main problems, the reasons behind them and possible solutions.

One major issue is the relatively low number of active female players in German clubs. While millions of boys and men play organized soccer, the number of girls and women is much lower. Even more striking is the underrepresentation of girls with immigrant backgrounds at all levels of the game – despite the fact that more than a quarter of the population in Germany has a migration background. This imbalance shows that women’s soccer does not yet reflect the diversity of German society.

Another problem is the lack of appreciation and support for integration efforts within clubs. Many clubs struggle with limited resources and are already under pressure, for example when it comes to recruiting volunteers. As a result, they often feel overwhelmed and insufficiently supported in their attempts to promote diversity and inclusion.

There are several reasons behind these problems. First, although the German Football Association (DFB) has set ambitious goals in its strategy paper – such as increasing the number of female players, coaches and referees and strengthening media presence – there is still a lack of a concrete plan to fully achieve these goals. In particular, there is no comprehensive master plan to identify and support young female talents with diverse backgrounds at schools across Germany.

Second, infrastructure remains a challenge. Many girls still do not have easy and attractive access to soccer clubs. Without suitable facilities, training opportunities and visible female role models, it is difficult to motivate more girls to join and stay in the sport.

Third, there is scepticism toward women’s soccer in some families, especially in more traditional or migrant communities. In some cases, soccer is still not considered an appropriate sport for girls. Parents may worry about safety, cultural expectations or future career prospects. Clubs therefore need to reassure parents that they provide a positive and safe environment for their daughters.

To improve the situation, several steps could be taken. First, infrastructure must be improved to make it easier and more appealing for girls to start playing soccer. Second, clubs should actively recruit girls with immigrant backgrounds from an early age, especially through cooperation with schools. Early scouting and outreach programs could help discover talent that might otherwise remain unnoticed.

In addition, clubs need stronger institutional support in overcoming prejudices against women playing soccer. Public campaigns and educational initiatives could address stereotypes and highlight successful female players as role models.

Another important measure would be to increase the percentage of women involved in soccer not only as players but also as coaches, referees and members of committees. A joint effort by different stakeholders – clubs, associations, schools, media and policymakers – is necessary to create sustainable change.

Finally, boosting media coverage of women’s soccer could significantly improve its visibility and status. Greater media presence would not only attract sponsors and funding but also inspire more girls to see soccer as a realistic and rewarding path.

Overall, Germany has strong potential in women’s soccer, but structural barriers, limited diversity and insufficient strategic implementation still hinder progress. With better infrastructure, targeted recruitment, stronger institutional support and more media attention, the situation could improve considerably.

I hope this gives you a helpful overview! Let me know if you’d like more details on any aspect.

Best wishes, [Your Name]