The right music is as important to Griedge Mbock on game days as her boots and shin pads. “Music is a constant presence in my life—at training, in the locker room, in the car, at home,” the French defender tells Apple Music. “Some tracks give me an extra boost before a game, while others are perfect when I need to unwind.” More than just an insight into Mbock’s game-day prep, this playlist—which runs from US gospel star Kirk Franklin to French rapper La Fouine—is a window into the player herself. “My playlist is a reflection of who I am and what’s shaped me: gospel, R&B, a bit of Afro, and some French rap,” she says. “It’s my way of staying grounded, no matter the pressure or the ups and downs of football. Without music, my days just wouldn’t be the same.”