Thierry Steimetz


Thierry Steimetz was a French professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career

In July 2012, Steimetz joined Luxembourgish club F91 Dudelange. He scored two goals away in a UEFA Champions League second qualifying round second leg match against Red Bull Salzburg to help his side to a famous victory. Despite losing 3–4 on the night in Austria, the aggregate result ended up 4–4, and Dudelange progressed on the away goal rule.
At the age of 33, during his time at German club FC Homburg, Steimetz had to have his right leg amputated after a malignant tumour was discovered and he retired from playing.

Death

Steimetz died from cancer on 11 January 2026, at the age of 42.