Reistad leads incredible playmaker field for EHF Excellence Awards

When it comes to centre backs, no player has dominated the season quite like Henny Reistad.

The Norwegian superstar headlines the women’s nominees after another extraordinary campaign with Team Esbjerg. Widely regarded as the best player in the world, Reistad enters the vote as one of the strongest favourites in any category.

Györ playmaker Kristina Jørgensen, Brest talent Léna Grandveau, CSM Bucuresti duo Elizabeth Omoregie and Daria Dmitrieva, plus Clarisse Mairot, are also nominated.

The men’s shortlist is equally impressive

SC Magdeburg pair Gísli Kristjánsson and Felix Claar are among the contenders after another successful season, while Aalborg duo Juri Knorr and Thomas Arnoldsen both earned nominations.

Barcelona playmaker Domen Makuc and Nantes star Aymeric Minne complete the field.

With so much creativity, leadership and attacking quality represented, this could be one of the most hotly debated positions in the Team of the Season vote.