The next juror in the Female category is Attila Bíró, the head coach of the Hungarian Women National Team, which won the 4th place at this year’s World Championships
During his playing career, Bíró gathered experience from all over Europe, playing for clubs from Hungary, Greece, and Italy. Upon retiring, he turned to coach his former club – Ferencvárosi – where he played for 10 years. He slowly climbed the ranks, crowning his career as the head coach of the Hungarian Women’s Team.
He was named for the head coach of the national team in 2015. Next year, he led Hungary to the gold medal at the European Championships.
Attila Birro’s Total 5 for 2019
1st – Ashleigh Johnson
USA National Player | Club: Vouliagmeni | Position: Goalkeeper
“She was absolutely the best in the Team USA at the World Championships and at the World League Super Final. The most important position is the goalie position and she is the most dominant in this position.”
2nd – Margaret Steffens
USA National Player | Club: CN Sabadell | Position: Driver
“She is always the brain of the USA team, one of the best players in women’s water polo for years.”
3rd – Rita Keszthelyi
Hungarian National Player | Club: UVSE Budapest | Position: Driver/Wing
“Rita Keszthelyi is always on the top. She was the best scorer at the World Championships. A true leader of her team. Technically she is the best in the world.”
4th – Maica Garcia Godoy
Spanish National Player | Club: CN Sabadell | Position: Centre Forward
“An experienced and strong player. She was the best centre forward in Gwangju. She is probably the best player in this position in the world.”
5th – Roser Tarrago
Spanish National Player | Club: Mediterrani | Position: Driver
“After some years of absence, she returned and was very important for the team of Spain.”
