After three straight awards to the Romanian Cristina Neagu, Stine Bredal Oftedal can now be named the world's best handball player. Mittnian stood for a successful 2019 with a World Cup semi-final with Norway and a Champions League title with Hungarian Györi Audi ETO KC. For each category, a jury has produced five nominations and then the public has been allowed to vote.
According to the IHF, the Norwegian, captain of both national and club teams, excelled in 2019 with an even and high level of his performances. In addition to the award as the world's best player, she also joined the all-star team in her position as midfielder.
Niklas Landin received the awardIt was a big Nordic slam, on the men's side, the Danish goalkeeper Niklas Landin took home the prize.
The last time a Swede received the award was Mia Hermansson in 1994. The last Swede to win the prize on the men's side was Magnus Wieslander in 1990.