Steffi Jones

Steffi Jones achieved a remarkable career as a professional footballer, earning 111 caps and scoring nine goals for the German women’s national team between 1993 and 2007. Her club career saw her secure the German Championship with FSV Frankfurt in 1998, followed by multiple German Championships with 1. FFC Frankfurt from 2001-2003, 2005, and 2007. Jones also claimed the US Championships in 2003 with the Washington Freedom and won the prestigious UEFA Women’s Cup with 1.

FFC Frankfurt in both 2002 and 2006. Internationally, Jones was instrumental in Germany’s success, winning bronze medals at the 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens Olympics, achievements that earned her the Silver Bay Leaf, Germany’s highest sports award. She was a key defender for the squads that won the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2003 and the UEFA European Women’s Championship in 1997, 2001, and 2005. Following her retirement as a player on December 9, 2007, Jones seamlessly transitioned into high-profile roles in football administration and coaching.

Jones has also actively championed social causes, engaging in campaigns such as “Respect! No Space for Racism,” and is a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion within sports and wider society. In recognition of her significant contributions to German football, she was formally inducted into the German Football Hall of Fame in 2019. Leveraging her extensive experience as an Olympic medalist, World Cup winner, and high-level administrator and coach, Steffi Jones continues to be a respected voice in leadership and diversity.

Her unique perspective, developed through decades at the pinnacle of both playing and managing elite football, positions her as a compelling figure for speaking engagements, mentorship, and strategic advisory roles within sports organizations and corporate environments focused on impactful leadership and inclusive culture.