The longtime national team player Babett Peter will become sporting director of the Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt starting January 1, 2026. The 37-year-old, who is openly lesbian, has signed a contract through the summer of 2028, the club announced.
Peter earned a total of 118 caps for the DFB women’s national team during her playing days, with which she won Olympic gold in 2016. She also claimed the World Cup title with Germany in 2007 and, two years later, triumph at the European Championship.
At the club level, Peter was also highly successful, having played in the Bundesliga for Turbine Potsdam, 1. FFC Frankfurt, and VfL Wolfsburg. Eight German championships and one Champions League title are part of her athletic résumé.
“Babett brings a wealth of experience from an impressive professional career,” said Katharina Kiel, Director of Women’s Football. “She has recently gained extensive management experience in the United States. In addition, she brings a strong personality, a clear ambition, and the know-how to be successful and to win titles.”
Peter spent the last three years in the top-tier United States league as Assistant General Manager with Chicago Stars FC, helping shape the club’s sporting direction. The Frankfurt opportunity is very appealing to her, as Eintracht is investing heavily in women’s soccer, continuing to grow, and assuming a leading role in development both nationally and internationally.
Babett Peter has been married since 2022 to American soccer player Ella Masar, with whom she has a son. The couple met during their time at VfL Wolfsburg.
