The Top Players on the Sand
The DVV individual ranking is the official performance barometer in German beach volleyball. We've analyzed the current ranking and present the top 10 German female beach volleyball players of 2026 — with club affiliation, points, and a link to their full profile on OnSand.
1. Svenja Müller — 1,680 Points
Club: Eintracht Spontent
Svenja Müller sits atop the DVV women's individual ranking and is one of the most consistent players in German beach volleyball. With 1,680 points, she shares the lead with her partner Cinja Tillmann.
2. Cinja Tillmann — 1,680 Points
Club: Eintracht Spontent
Cinja Tillmann shares first place with Svenja Müller. Together they form one of the most successful German beach duos, representing Germany on the international stage.
3. Anna-Lena Grüne — 1,375 Points
Club: Helios GRIZZLYS
Anna-Lena Grüne has secured a firm place in the German elite with 1,375 points. She stands for consistent performance at the highest level.
4. Sandra Ittlinger — 1,375 Points
Club: Eintracht Spontent
Sandra Ittlinger completes Eintracht Spontent's top trio in the rankings. With 1,375 points, she's on par with Anna-Lena Grüne.
5. Linda Bock — 1,235 Points
Club: Schweriner SC
Linda Bock brings northern German beach volleyball into the top 5. Schweriner SC is a fixture in German volleyball, and Bock proves it on the sand as well.
6. Louisa Lippmann — 1,235 Points
Club: BR Volleys
A well-known name in German volleyball: Louisa Lippmann made the switch from indoor to beach volleyball and immediately landed in the top 10 with 1,235 points.
7. Lea Sophie Kunst — 1,180 Points
Club: Vareler TB
Lea Sophie Kunst is among the rising players in German beach volleyball with 1,180 points. Representing Vareler TB, she showcases the strength of Lower Saxony's beach volleyball scene.
8. Melanie Paul — 1,130 Points
Club: Eintracht Spontent
With Melanie Paul, Eintracht Spontent places a fourth player in the top 10 — a testament to the club's dominance in German beach volleyball.
9. Kim van de Velde — 1,105 Points
Club: Blaubären TSV Flacht
Kim van de Velde from Baden-Württemberg rounds out the upper tier with 1,105 points. A player with impressive consistency.
10. Paula Schürholz — 745 Points
Club: Eintracht Spontent
Paula Schürholz closes out the top 10 and is the youngest player on this list. With 745 points, she has plenty of room to grow.
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