Working together for maximum success at the Women's Euro - Sophia Kleinherne

BLACKROLL® is the official sleep product supplier for the German national soccer teams. Together with the DFB teams, we share the belief that regeneration is the key to sustainable performance—in top-level sports as well as in everyday life. We are particularly proud to be supporting the team with our sleep products at the upcoming 2025 Women's European Soccer Championship. Because restful sleep is the best source of regeneration. Especially in a tournament with many games in a short period of time and enormous physical and mental challenges, it is all the more important to start the day fit and rested.

Interview with Sophia Kleinherne

Ahead of the European Championship, Germany's defender Sophia Kleinherne talks about the mood in the team, the role regeneration plays in a tournament, and what she does every morning to achieve it.

Performance begins in training

Sophia Kleinherne knows that the players will face increased pressure during the European Championships in Switzerland. “We have a lot of games in a short period of time during the tournament, and we're also traveling a lot. That means we have short recovery periods with the team.” The defender therefore tried to lay the foundation for the tournament by undergoing tough training sessions and increasing her training volume before the tournament. “Sleep plays a crucial role in my recovery. Especially when there is little time between games, it is important for me to optimize my sleep!”

xRecovery is key

BLACKROLL® sleep products are a must-have. “I always have the RECOVERY PILLOW with me and use it at home too. During training sessions with the team, we use the FASCIA GUN, COMPRESSION BOOTS, foam rollers, and various bands.” Sophia has also developed her own routines for optimal recovery, which are firmly integrated into her daily life. “While with the national team, I go into the ice bath with my teammate Sjoeke (Nüsken) every morning before breakfast and after every training session. It has become a shared routine for us.” In addition, regular yoga and relaxation exercises are offered, which the players can use to recover mentally as well.

There is a lot of excitement!

The atmosphere within the team couldn't be better ahead of the opening match against Poland on Friday, July 4. Sophia can already sense the excitement within the team.

“The atmosphere is great, the tension is rising, and we're all eager to write our own summer fairy tale!”

Team spirit is the key to the title

The 25-year-old, who has already played 34 international matches, knows what it takes to achieve maximum success and create a summer fairy tale. "The team is a crucial factor in the tournament. The title will ultimately go to the best team, not the team with the best individual players. We live this dynamic, everyone puts their ego aside and subordinates everything to the big goal. I love this attitude and can say with 100% conviction that everyone lives it to the fullest."

When asked about the German team's goal, Sophia has a clear answer:

“We want to become European champions!!”

BLACKROLL® X DFB (German Football Association)

At BLACKROLL®, we know that vital physiological and psychological processes take place in the body during sleep, contributing to recovery and mental strength and, above all, promoting holistic regeneration. The German national teams of the German Football Association also use the RECOVERY PILLOW and RECOVERY BLANKET to ensure they are fit and full of energy for training after a healthy and restful night's sleep, and to start the day in top form at events such as the European Championships and the Olympics.