Sitting in the Sofitel at Heathrow airport, Mark Flekken with his agent handed over a pair of gloves to one of Calma Goalkeeping's experts and asked him to "do the trick"
This trick isn't magic but does take years of understanding and meticulous knowledge of the glove market and how things are manufactured, after some some laughs within the group our expert got to work by touching and smelling the glove followed by rubbing against their cheek before a final nibble of the latex.
Mark sat forward his eyes lazer focused on what he was witnessing, maybe in amazement or maybe just disbelief whilst having his glove broken down part by part.
From that initial conversation Mark wanted to build a glove using his experiences of 10 years in the Bundesliga prior to his move to Brentford in the Premier League.
Through agreement with his previous glove supplier Puma, work could begin on designing, testing and creating a glove in collaboration that isn't just about professional athletes; it's about translating elite-level performance into every glove we make.
Flekken, ranked the 5th best goalkeeper globally by the CIES Football observatory Index whilst making the most saves across Europes top leagues, culminating in being named in the Sofascore team of the year trained everyday over the past 12 months wearing Calma Goalkeeping Gloves to help create his signature line.
Our partnership with Mark isn't merely a sponsorship; it's a collaboration born from shared values. it wasn't about simply putting our logo on his hands. It was about understanding his exact needs, listening to his insights, and working together to push the boundaries of glove technology
The insights gained from working with goalkeepers like Flekken directly influence the design and quality of the gloves available to every aspiring and established goalkeeper who chooses Calma.
Utilising his vast experience at the highest level, provided invaluable feedback during the development of our Profi Flekks Goalkeeper Glove. His input helped fine-tune aspects like the extended PalmBoost™ Technology and Wrapshield™ thumb.
In the demanding world of professional football, every save is a testament to skill, instinct, and an unshakeable mindset. For goalkeepers, finding that crucial edge often comes down to knowing your gloves are an extension of your hands, you can focus purely on the ball, on the attacker, on the game.
Mark often speaks of the feeling he gets when he pulls on his Calma gloves – a sense of being fully prepared, of having the absolute confidence to make that split-second decision. "It's about that moment of calm before the chaos,"
This is where the synergy between Mark Flekken and Calma Goalkeeper gloves truely shines.
Moving forward the multi year partnership between Flekken and Calma is a shared commitment to excellence, a celebration of the goalkeeping craft, and a continuous pursuit of that ultimate state of Calma in the heat of battle.
Mark will be wearing the Calma Profi Flekks for his new Team Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League 2025/26 season and beyond
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