The right wing nominations for the EHF Excellence Awards 2026 feature a fascinating mix of established stars and emerging talents from across Europe.
Among the women, Swedish veteran Nathalie Hagman receives another nomination after helping Györ reach the Champions League final in what was the final season of her remarkable career.
Metz standout Lucie Granier, FTC scorer Angela Malestein, CSM Bucuresti’s Trine Østergaard, DVSC Schaeffler’s Alicia Toublanc and Györs Emilie Hovden are also in the running.
Impressive on the men’s side as well
The men’s shortlist includes several players who played key roles in Europe’s biggest competitions.
Barcelona’s Aleix Gómez once again delivered on the biggest stage, while Füchse Berlin’s Hákun West av Teigum helped guide the German side to the Champions League final.
THW Kiel duo Lukas Zerbe and Bence Imre, Aalborg veteran Kristian Bjørnsen and Szeged’s Mario Šoštarić round out a star-studded group.
With elite finishing and consistency across the board, this category promises to be one of the closest races.