Football player of the year: Volkmer calls for more support for women's football!

Football player of the year: Volkmer calls for more support for women's football!

On May 23, 2025, the women's football scene will take center stage as successes and challenges mix. Volkmer, the top scorer and player of the season, is critical of the current schedule for her team's games. She regrets the collision with the men's championship final, as she sees it as a great opportunity for visibility and support for her sport. “It's a shame because a good opportunity for a big stage is lost,” she explains, showing that she is interested in the development of the Austrian club, especially in the last year.

According to Volkmer, the fans deserved even stronger support this season. In order to meet the coming challenges, the club is organizing a fan bus that will travel between the stadiums. This shows the willingness to mobilize the fan base and support both teams, regardless of the game times.

Successes in women's football

The spectator situation in women's football shows that support is on the rise. A current study illustrates the sustainable development of viewer numbers in European women's football. 2022 was a record year: 91,648 fans attended the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-final at Camp Nou and 87,192 spectators watched England v Germany at Wembley Stadium for the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 final. Such numbers speak for themselves and prove the success of the athlete.

In the domestic leagues, England, Germany, France and Sweden are recording record numbers. Particularly in the FLYERALARM Women's Bundesliga, the number of spectators from the previous season was already exceeded on matchday 7, with an increase of 261 percent. The average attendance, excluding highlight games, was 1,739, a significant increase of 106 percent compared to the previous season. These figures suggest a positive development in women's football and show that targeted strategies are necessary to sustain this trend.

Appreciation for team success

Volkmer herself is satisfied with her personal awards, but does not take them for granted. “The team’s success is my priority and we think from game to game,” she emphasizes. She particularly values ​​the award for best player, as it comes from the vote of fellow players, coaches and athletic directors. Given the increasing number of spectators and the quality of the game operations, one can look forward to the upcoming title fights with optimism.

Women's football could soon achieve similar popularity to the men's league if the trend continues. The challenges and successes that Volkmer and her team are experiencing are part of a larger movement that could shape the future of women's soccer.

For further information on viewership numbers in women's football, please refer to Kicker, who regularly analyzes the current situation. The DFB also provides insights into the sustainable development of viewer interest, which can be read here: DFB.