Three-time FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Birgit
Prinz has collected silverware on more than 30 occasions in her
13-year career, including the FIFA Women's World Cup twice, the
European championship four times, and the German championship on
eight occasions.
Prinz finished second at this year's FIFA World Player of
the Year Gala at the Zurich Opera House.
Shortly before setting off for the ceremony, Germany's
most-capped player spoke to
FIFA.com.
What was your finest moment in 2007?
It has to be winning the World Cup in China, and especially
the moments just after the final whistle.
You've been ranked as one of the best women's
players in the world for many years now. How do you feel about
making the shortlist for the FIFA Women's World Player of the
Year again this year?
I think it's a recognition of past performances, although
the highlight will always be winning the World Cup, and we achieved
that as a team. A nomination as an individual is nice, but it
isn't what really matters.
Of all the many accolades you've won in your career, is
one of them more special than any other?
No, I think every trophy counts as very special. Obviously
there's a certain hierarchy, but I wouldn't like to rank
any one trophy above any other.
Turning to women's football in general, how do you
think the game is coming on in Germany and elsewhere?
I think we're developing well. We're moving ahead
step-by-step in Germany. After winning the World Cup this year,
being awarded the 2011 tournament was important to us in Germany.
It'll be an even bigger step forward than we're used to.
And looking forward to the year ahead, what are you hoping
for in 2008?
We have the Olympic Games coming up, and we're still in
all three competitions at club level, which is actually very
important and takes priority. Obviously, I want to keep on
improving personally as well.
