Compex, a global leader in electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) technology and recovery tools, is proud to announce a multi-year supplier partnership with Chelsea FC Women (CFCW), one of the leading forces in women’s football.
Founded in Switzerland in 1986, Compex delivers pioneering science-backed solutions that support performance, pain management, recovery and rehabilitation. A trusted partner for professional athletes, healthcare professionals and active individuals worldwide, the company’s clinically proven EMS technology is designed to activate muscles more effectively, support training efficiency, aid recovery and help manage pain, making Compex an essential tool across sports performance, fitness and rehabilitation.
Summary
Compex, a global leader in EMS technology, has entered into a multi-year partnership with Chelsea FC Women to support player performance, recovery, and wellbeing. Combining Compex’s science-backed solutions with one of the most successful teams in the Women’s Super League era, the collaboration will integrate advanced recovery tools into the club’s daily performance environment. As Chelsea Women continue to build on their domestic dominance and European ambitions, this partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation, athlete care, and maintaining the highest standards in elite women’s football.
Chelsea FC Women: Shaping Women's Football History
Chelsea FC Women (CFCW) is the most successful English team in the Women’s Super League era, based in the heart of London.
In the 2024/25 season, CFCW won an eighth domestic league title and a sixth in a row. That trophy triumph was part of a domestic Treble under head coach Sonia Bompastor that also included the Women’s League Cup and Women’s FA Cup, and an unbeaten record that season.
The same Treble had been achieved four seasons earlier and in five other campaigns, two of the trophies were lifted, including in 2015 when the first Women’s FA Cup held at Wembley was won by the Blues, quickly followed by the club’s first Women’s Super League title. Emma Hayes was the coach in charge for this period of sustained high achievement and was one of the most successful managers in the women’s game.
Chelsea Women also regularly qualify for the Women’s Champions League and reached the final in 2021, as well as playing in the semi-finals in five more seasons.
The team currently play most of their home games at Kingsmeadow on the south-west edge of London. From the 2026/27 season, all Barclays Women’s Super League matches will be played at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea Women, which has previously had the name Chelsea Ladies, became a fully financed part of Chelsea Football Club in 2005 having been associated with the club prior to then. The first side adopting the Chelsea name and the kit of the men’s team was formed shortly after the lifting of the Football Association’s ban on the female game in the early 1970s, and it was followed by a relaunched Chelsea Ladies more closely affiliated to the club in 1992.
Progress post-2005 ensured Chelsea became founder members of the Women’s Super League and the team played in the competition’s first-ever game in 2011.
Since then, Chelsea players have represented a variety of countries on the international stage, including supplying several of England’s successful Lionesses sides. CFCW has an academy which has developed players who have broken through for club and country. In common with the first team, the academy is based at Chelsea Football Club’s main training centre at Cobham.
In 2024, CFCW was repositioned to sit alongside, rather than beneath, Chelsea FC’s men’s team, with dedicated resources, management and commercial leadership, focused solely on the growth and success of the women’s team.
Compex and Chelsea FC: Enhancing Player Performance and Wellbeing Through Cutting-Edge Recovery Solutions
The agreement will see Compex provide cutting-edge recovery and performance solutions to support players throughout the demands of a competitive season. The partnership reinforces the club’s commitment to maximising player wellbeing, ensuring optimal preparation and recovery both on and off the pitch. By leveraging Compex’s expertise in muscle stimulation technology, Chelsea Women will be able to offer players faster recovery times, improved muscle conditioning, and reduced risk of injury. This comprehensive approach is designed to sustain peak performance levels, even during periods of intense fixture congestion.
Through the collaboration, Compex’s industry-leading EMS devices will be integrated into the club’s existing performance infrastructure, enhancing the tools available to staff and players across training and matchdays as well as rehabilitation. In addition, the partnership will facilitate ongoing education for medical and technical staff, enabling them to utilize Compex’s products to their fullest potential. This synergy is expected to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within Chelsea FC Women’s performance team.
Chelsea FC Women and Compex Unite: Leadership Voices on a High-Performance Partnership
Giulia Mazzia, Commercial Director for Chelsea FC Women, said: “We are delighted to welcome Compex as an official supplier. This partnership reflects the importance we place on supporting our players at every stage of their performance cycle, from recovery to preparation. By continuing to invest in best-in-class technology, we are delivering excellence across our training environment and beyond.”
Laura Bettinelli, Chelsea FC Women’s Lead Physiotherapist added: “Compex empowers us to optimise rehabilitation, recovery, and performance through advanced muscle stimulation, even when traditional training is limited. It delivers meaningful improvements in pain relief, reduces muscle soreness, and helps our players stay healthier while achieving greater performance gains.”
Arnaud Marie, Compex General Manager, said “Chelsea FC Women’s performance culture and long‑term vision align perfectly with the Compex approach. Our EMS solutions are already trusted by athletes and medical professionals worldwide, and we are proud to see them fully embedded within one of the most advanced performance environments in women’s football. Together, we will continue to raise standards in preparation and recovery.”
Helen Cartwright, Compex UK Manager, added “We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Chelsea Women’s Football Club! Their skill, drive, and spirit inspire us every day. At Compex, we help elite athletes recover smarter and perform at their peak, making this collaboration a perfect match. We’re excited to help the players perform at their” best, recover smarter, and continue setting the highest standards in women’s football.”
To conclude
The partnership marks another step forward in Chelsea Women’s ongoing investment in elite performance environments following its recent announcement the team will play at of its Barclays Women’s Super League matches at Stamford Bridge from 2026/27, underlining a long-term vision to provide world-class resources that empower players to excel.
