The 2024 European Championship is getting closer, and in a series of articles Ola Selby, reporter at GoHandball, picks his 5 best players at each position. It’s time for the left wings.
Here are the players:
Emma Friis, Denmark
Having been selected in the All-Star Team continuously in recent years, there is no longer any doubt that Emma Friis is one of the best, if not the best, left winger in the world. Fifth best scorer at the latest Olympics.
Chloe Valentini, France
Continues to only get better and better, both in the Metz club team and in the national team. Scores a lot of goals in the Champions League and is one of the players with the highest percentage of finishes. And in the Olympics, she was, as always, a goal machine for her France. She will be extremely important also during the EC.
Bo van Wetering, Netherlands
She is an underrated player who has no direct weaknesses in his game. Moved to Györi ahead of this year’s season has done well there. Is it time for the Netherlands to reclaim their place among the top three teams in Europe? With a certain left winger in top form, it could become a reality for Henrik Signell’s team.
Sanna Solberg, Norway
She is not the flashiest player nor the player who scores the most goals, but oh so important, Solberg is and has been for his Norway for many years, above all, she is really good at the back and also reliable from the wing in the big matches.
Jennifer Gutierrez Bermejo, Spain
Spain is likely to have a tough EC, and therefore, Gutierrez Bermejo will not be seen as much. But she knows how to score, and it would be surprising if any player other than the left wingers becomes Spain’s top scorer during the EC.