Theo Lorantos, the Head Coach of the French Women’s national team, is among the distinguished jurors participating in the Total Player Award process for the first time.
Taking charge in January 2023 as the successor to Emilien Bugeaud, Lorantos swiftly made his mark by guiding France to a commendable 9th place finish at the World Championships in Fukuoka. Looking ahead, he is set to lead France into the spotlight as they compete in their home Olympic Games in Paris next summer.
Lorantos brings a wealth of experience to the coaching arena, having been a three-time Olympian with Greece in 1992, 1996, and 2000. His extensive coaching career in the men’s game includes influential roles at some of Greece’s top clubs, such as Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Panathinaikos, and Palaiou Falirou. Notably, Lorantos previously worked with the Greek women’s national team before parting ways after they fell short of qualifying for the postponed Tokyo Olympics. Here are his votes:
+1 Pt | Claudia Marletta (ITA)
Italian National Team Player. Club: Ekipe Orizzonte. Position: Utility
A player whose performance had the most positive impact in her team's results and greatly contributed in Italy's medal.
+2 Pts | Aurelie Battu (FRA)
French National Team Player. Club: Mulhouse. Position: Centre-forward
The centre with the longest playing time in the Fukuoka World Championship, She managed to maintain her games quality throughout the whole game, facing by herself two or even three defenders from each team.
+3 Pts | Judith Forca (ESP)
Spanish National Team Player. Club: Sabadell. Position: Right-wing/h4> Surrounded by high quality players in her team she was strong enough to take responsibility and scored in crucial parts of the game that eventually led her team to success..
+4 Pts | Simone Van de Kraats (NED)
Netherlands National Team Player. Clubs: Mataro. Position: Right-Wing
One of the most consistent players during major tournaments, she is always present for her team by producing results.
+4 Pts | Bronte Halligan (AUS)
Australian National Team Player. Club: Ekipe Orizzonte. Position: Right-side
She is a multidimensional all around player extremely valuable both in offense and defence.
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