Have a look at the bio, age, height and stats of Ann-Katrin Berger
Ann-Katrin Berger is the goalkeeper of Gotham FC who is currently making headlines for her performances at the UEFA Euro 2025, find out more below.
The veteran goalkeeper has made waves at the tournament with her penalty-saving heroics and fearless performances.
Who is Germany goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger, partner of Jess Carter: Bio, age, height, husband, sister and stats
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Berger has had an inspiring journey from overcoming thyroid cancer to dominating at the highest level of women’s football.
The only visible sign of her past treatment is a tattoo on her neck that reads “All we have is now”, which covers scars.
Ann-Katrin Berger making waves at Euro 2025
Ann-Katrin Berger is currently making waves at the Euro 2025 with heroic performances, standing as Germany’s anchor in goal. Most recently, during the quarter-final against France, Berger made several vital saves throughout the match and during the penalty shootout and even scored during the shootout. As a result of her performances, she earned the official “Player of the Match” title. Berger’s leadership and nerves of steel have seemingly helped guide Germany to another deep run in a major international tournament, solidifying her status as one of the world’s top goalkeepers.
This save by Ann-Katrin Berger against France 🧤🇩🇪
pic.twitter.com/0zwNCj8Wpq— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) July 20, 2025
Ann-Katrin Berger biography
Ann-Katrin Berger is a German professional footballer who was born on October 9, 1990, in Göppingen, Germany. She started out playing football at the young age of four and initially played in outfield positions before switching to goalkeeper at 16. She has since seen a major shift in her career trajectory after that decision.
Ann-Katrin Berger has a sister who is hard of hearing and has expressed a desire to become a sign language interpreter in the future, citing her sister’s experience as a motivating factor.
Two time cancer survivor and an unused substitute and back-up to Merle Frohms at Euro 2022, Berger is now Germany’s No 1 after making her tournament debut at the age of 34 with her taking her side to the 2025 semifinals.
Age and height
Berger is currently 34 years old and stands at 1.80 meters (5 feet 11 inches) tall.
Nationality
Ann-Katrin Berger is a German national.
Professional career and stats
Ann-Katrin Berger began her senior club career in 2009 with VfL Sindelfingen and later joined 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam. She then went on to play for several other clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Birmingham City, and Chelsea, before eventually joining Gotham FC in 2024. As of June 2025, Berger has made 37 appearances for Gotham. On the international level, Berger has earned 26 caps with the German national team and became their number one goalkeeper back in 2024. She has also previously won the WSL Golden Glove and helped Chelsea claim multiple league titles. Berger also played a major role in Gotham FC’s 2025 CONCACAF W Champions Cup victory.
Contract and salary
Ann-Katrin Berger signed a one-year deal with Gotham FC in April 2024, and later had it extended through 2026. Although her current salary details are not publicly disclosed, top-tier NWSL players generally earn between $150,000 and $250,000 annually.
2017: Diagnosed with cancer
2022: Beats it for a second time
2024: Wins a Bronze medal at the Paris Olympics
2025: Scores and saves a penalty to clinch Germany’s place in the semi-finals of Euro 2025.Give us one word to describe Ann-Katrin Berger, we’ll start: Sensational… pic.twitter.com/t71cmzk05p
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 19, 2025
Relationship
Ann-Katrin Berger is openly lesbian and she has been in a relationship with English footballer Jess Carter ever since 2017. The couple announced their engagement back in May 2024. The two don’t have any children together.
Net worth
Ann-Katrin Berger has an estimated net worth of around $1 million–$1.5 million, with most of her income coming through club contracts, sponsorships, and international appearances.
Ann-Katrin Berger has an active Instagram account under the handle @annkatrin.berger, where she has 118 posts and over 105k followers.