Laura Georges
A towering pillar of French football who anchored the defense for a generation before shaping the sport's future as a groundbreaking federation leader.
Born 1984 (age 42)·French footballer·Birthday: August 20·Millennials
Biography
Laura Georges' career is a narrative in two powerful halves. On the pitch, she was a commanding central defender, a physical and intellectual presence for Paris Saint-Germain, Lyon, and Bayern Munich. With over 180 caps for France, she was a constant through multiple World Cups and European Championships, her leadership and aerial dominance making her a defensive linchpin. Her club tenure was decorated, including a historic UEFA Women's Champions League title with Lyon. But her true impact may be greater off the field. Upon retiring, she shattered a glass ceiling, appointed as the Secretary General of the French Football Federation—the first woman and first former player to hold the position. In this role, she moved from organizing defenses to organizing an entire nation's football structure, advocating for gender equality and grassroots development. Georges didn't just play the game; she is now fundamentally changing its administration.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Laura was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Laura Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Laura's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Appointed Secretary General of the French Football Federation in 2020, becoming the first woman in the role.
- Earned 188 caps for the French national women's team, representing her country at three World Cups and four European Championships.
- Won the UEFA Women's Champions League with Olympique Lyonnais in 2012.
- Served as captain for Bayern Munich during her time in the Frauen-Bundesliga.
Did You Know?
She holds a master's degree in sports management and worked as a pundit for French television before her FFF appointment.
She played college soccer in the United States for Boston College while studying abroad.
She was named a Knight of the National Order of Merit by the French government in 2014 for her services to sport.
“On the field, you lead by organizing the line and winning your duels.”
