Top 5 pivots Men’s Euros 2026: “A player without weaknesses”

The pivot position remains decisive at the very highest level of international handball. Ahead of Men’s Euros 2026, these five line players stand out for their physicality, intelligence, and ability to dominate both ends of the court.

Magnus Saugstrup (Denmark)

Magnus Saugstrup has, together with Ludovic Fabregas above all, been the world’s best pivot for several years now. They are the ones who have gone head-to-head on the line in major club matches and, above all, in major championship finals. Saugstrup is a complete pivot and the player who leads the Danish defensive system.

Ludovic Fabregas (France)

Fabregas, yes. A player completely without weaknesses who never seems to drop in quality or motivation. France’s best handball player and most important one after Dika Mem, right?

Johannes Golla (Germany)

He returns to Melsungen after this season, but before that Golla will try to win yet another title with Flensburg and lead Germany to a new championship medal. He has most tools in his arsenal, but above all he is one of the physically strongest players in the game.

Mijajlo Marsenic (Serbia)

A monster on the line. Highly skilled at using his size and no longer picks up as many suspensions as he did a few years ago. Serbia have several top players who must deliver if they are to avoid an early exit — the big pivot is one of them.

Lukas Jørgensen (Denmark)

Incredibly, he is only second choice in the national team, something he would not be in many other countries. Jørgensen is already extremely good and, above all, a player Denmark can build around for many years to come.