An electrical connector for electrically contacting a conductive line (120) embedded in a foil cable (102), wherein the electrical connector comprises an insulating housing, which at least partially encloses the foil cable (102), and at least one contact element (116) for electrically contacting the conductive line (120), wherein the insulating housing comprises a contact housing (114), in which the at least one contact element (116) is received, and a foil holder (126), which is separated therefrom, which may be mechanically fixed to the foil cable (102) and is joined to the contact housing (114) such that the contact element (116) abuts the conductive line (120) in a contact region (118).