Sara Doorsoun withdraws from the DFB national team!

Sara Doorsoun withdraws from the DFB national team!

Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland - The German national football player Sara Doorsoun has ended her career in the DFB selection. The 33-year-old, who is currently playing for Eintracht Frankfurt, announced this step on June 9, 2025. In her explanation, she expressed gratitude for the unforgettable memories that she was allowed to collect with the national team. DoorSoun also wishes the team every success with the upcoming European Championship (EM) and plans to support them as a fan. Your resignation comes after the notification that it was only nominated for the EM in an emergency, which significantly influenced her decision. She made it clear that the resignation was not impulsive, but was well considered.

DoorSoun can look back on a considerable career in the German team of women. In 2016 she played her first international match and gave a total of 59 games for the DFB selection. One of its greatest successes is the silver medal at the EM 2022 in England and the bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024. In addition, it was part of the DFB squad, which took part in the Netherlands in 2017 and in 2019 in France in World Championships. Her last encounter for Germany took place against Austria last Tuesday, where the team won 6-0. Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger reports that national coach Christian Wück regretted but also respected.

commitment to promoting young talent

An important aspect of Doorsoun's career is their commitment to promoting children with a migration background. Her father comes from Iraq while her mother comes from Turkey. This is also reflected in their efforts to support young talents in football. DFB Vice President Sabine Mammitzsch praises Doorsoun as a model for prospective footballers and emphasizes their commitment to socio-political issues. DFB sports director Nia Künzer also regretted her regret about the resignation, but at the same time emphasized Doorsoun's open and strong personality.

This decision falls into a time when German women's football is becoming more important. With the "Strategy Women in Football FF27", which was launched by the DFB Presidium in December 2021, structures in women's sports are to be improved and public perception increases. The strategy aims to increase the number of active players, trainers and referees by 25 percent and to increase the proportion of women in management positions. Such developments are a prerequisite for lifting women's football to a new level and linking to the success of players such as Doorsoun. Further details about the strategy are available in the brochure on the "Strategy Women in Football FF27", which can be viewed on the DFB website. DFB offers comprehensive information.