The last line of defense – and sometimes the first spark of attack. From Bundsen’s pinpoint passes to Lunde’s timeless aura, these five keepers could decide the entire tournament.
Johanna Bundsen (Sweden)
A chaotic summer after Ludwigsburg’s collapse didn’t stop Bundsen for a second. Metz signed her, and she’s been just as sharp – if not sharper. Elite save percentage, razor-fast reflexes, and arguably the world’s best offensive keeper when it comes to throwing pinpoint fast breaks.
Katrine Lunde (Norway)
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Forty-five years old. Still clutch. Still elite. Maybe not the best week to week, but when it matters – in those defining championship moments – every coach still picks Lunde first.
Anna Kristensen (Denmark)
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The new Danish number one. With Toft and Reinhardt both struggling, Kristensen’s time has come. She exploded at last year’s Euros and hasn’t looked back since – a consistent, world-class performer for Esbjerg and Denmark.
Hatadou Sako (France)
A true match-winner. Only Lunde rivals her ability to win games alone. Electrifying reflexes, immense presence, and a rock-solid season for Győri – Sako has raised her floor and ceiling alike.
Yara ten Holte (Netherlands)
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A goalkeeper who keeps getting better and better, as she has shown both in the national team and at her club, Odense. Already incredibly experienced, despite, surprisingly, being only 25 years old.