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In the aftermath of her recent accolade as Germany's Footballer of the Year, Ann-Katrin Berger, one of the world's top female goalkeepers, has expressed a desire to continue her career in the United States and represent Germany in major tournaments.
Berger's exceptional performance during the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, where she was Germany's No. 1 goalkeeper, has been widely praised by her peers. Giulia Gwinn, a fellow honouree, described Berger's save in the quarterfinal against France as "unbelievable" and "world-class." Despite her injury during the same match, Berger's performance was still commendable according to Gwinn.
Despite the praise, Berger, now 34, has been playing abroad since 2014. She has been with Gotham FC in the North American professional league NWSL for over a year and has extended her contract through 2026. As of mid-2025, there are no confirmed news about an imminent return to Germany’s Bundesliga before retirement.
Berger has been known for her remarkable comebacks after battling thyroid cancer twice, and her focus appears to be on performing in major international competitions and maintaining her career in the U.S. while managing health considerations. She has spoken about living in the moment with no long-term future plans publicly disclosed, suggesting she might decide on a Bundesliga return or retirement based on circumstances closer to the time.
However, Berger has expressed interest in returning to Germany's Bundesliga before retiring. Yet, recent updates show she is still committed to playing in the NWSL at Gotham FC for now, with no public indication of a transfer back to Germany before retirement.
The interview with Berger took place after she won Germany's Footballer of the Year award for the second consecutive year, sharing the accolade with Giulia Gwinn of FC Bayern Munich. Another honouree, whose identity was not disclosed, also received praise in the same interview.
Berger's commitment to her career and health is evident, and her fans can look forward to seeing her continue to shine in the NWSL and on the international stage for at least the next year.
Berger's aspiration to play in the Bundesliga before retiring contrasts with her current commitment to the North American professional league, the NWSL, at Gotham FC. Her career, marred by thyroid cancer and marked by remarkable comebacks, seems to prioritize international competitions and her U.S. career, with any potential return to Germany's Bundesliga subject to future circumstances.
The sports-analysis of Berger's performance in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, particularly her world-class save in the quarterfinal against France, has contributed to her reputation as one of the world's top female goalkeepers, justifying her recent accolade as Germany's Footballer of the Year.
