Academy Waterpolo is an Australian website, which was founded by former high performance coach Simon Daley. Academy Waterpolo’s vision is to share the love water polo with the world through social media, captivating the essence of the great game
Here are they TOP 5 pick for both categories
1. Simone van de Kraats (NED)
Dutch National Player | Clubs: Polar Bears / CN Mataro | Position: Right winger
She was amazing for the Dutch in Tokyo, scoring a magnificent 28/44 at an average of 66.3%. The future of Netherlands waterpolo is bright with van de Kaarts involvement.
2. Maddie Musselman (USA)
US National Player | Clubs: UCLA | Position: Left Driver
Maddie continued her form from 2016, evolving her game to even greater heights setting incredible standards in women’s waterpolo. Player performing beyond her years.
3. Maggie Steffens (USA)
US National Player | Clubs: CN Sabadell | Position: Right Driver
Her leadership of the mighty USA to their first place in Tokyo. Steffens winning her third consecutive gold medal sets her streaks ahead of all that came before for her.
4. Alda Magyari (HUN)
Hungarian National Player | Clubs: Dunaujvaros | Position: Goalkeeper
She was a sensation for Hungary in the goals for Hungary at Tokyo ‘21. It’s was her performance that set the tone for her team’s incredible historical Bronze medal.
5. Zhang Jing (CHN)
Chinese National Player | Club: - | Position: Right Driver
A player who represents to the highest standard guaranteed. Hard working and plays everywhere in the pool. She had a great 2020 Olympic campaign.
1. Branislav Mitrovic (SRB)
Serbian National Player | Clubs: Vasas | Position: Goalkeeper
2. Emmanouil Zerdevas (GRE)
Greek National Player | Clubs: Olympiacos | Position: Goalkeeper
Both these goalkeepers were instrumental in their teams success at the Olympic Games in Tokyo Equal on 70 saves a piece throughout the tournament and above 54% is incredible at the highest level. Second Olympic Gold for the Mitrovic and a silver for Zerdevas is only fitting to be included in AcademyWaterpolo top 5 players of 2020.
3. Dusan Mandic (SRB)
Serbian National Player | Clubs: Pro Recco / Novi Beograd | Position: Right Driver
4. Filip Filipovic (SRB)
Serbian National Player | Clubs: Szolnok / Olympiacos | Position: Right Driver
Dusan Mandic yet again played beyond his years at the Tokyo Olympic Games alongside his great mentor Filip Filipovic. Both again showing the world of waterpolo what an incredible combination this partnership was (Filipovic now retired). Stepping up for their beloved Serbia to claim their second Olympic gold medal.
5. Konstantinos Genidounias (GRE)
Greek National Player | Clubs: Olympiacos | Position: Driver
He was absolutely brilliant for Greece during the season and took his game to greater heights in Tokyo. Amazing player, creative off the ball and an amazing attacking flare, scoring 17 magnificent goals at the Olympic Games ‘21.
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