Abstract: A shielding element and a plug connector providing reliable shielding as well as reduced assembly effort and assembly and savings on material, weight and material costs. Inner spring elements are arranged at a first end of a hollow cylindrical main body and configured to establish electrical contact with a shielding of a mating connector The shielding element furthermore has a plurality of tabs arranged along the circumference of a hollow cylindrical main body at a second end of the hollow cylindrical main body, wherein the tabs are bent and project at least in part radially from a longitudinal axis of the hollow cylindrical main body.