We continue the Total Player 2018 Female Category with Dragana Ivković, the coach of the Serbian National Team.
As a player, Ivković played in various clubs – from Turkey, over the Netherlands, and back home to Crvena Zvezda. She also had a successful National Team career, playing there since 2004, and becoming the captain in 2009. She is currently the coach of the Serbian National Team. See her pick for the best players of the last season!
Dragana Ivković’s Total 5 of 2018
1st – Laura Aarts
Dutch National Player | Club: Dunaújvárosi FVE | Position: Goalkeeper
“The best goalkeeper of the European Championships. The gold medal she and her team got at the LEN Trophy is what pushed her to the top. The way she leads the defense is admirable, and there’s a lot to learn from her.”
2nd – Alexandra Asimaki
Greek National Player | Club: Olympiacos Piraeus | Position: Center Forward
“The captain of the Greek team won the silver at the European Championships in Barcelona. She was an extraordinary team player and took the main role in the offense of both Olympiacos and the Greek National Team.”
3rd – Catharina “Sabrina” van der Sloot
Dutch National Player | Club: AS Orizzonte Catania | Position: Wing
“The MVP of the 33rd European Championships in Barcelona. She guided her team to many victories and plays mainly for the team, which is a definite plus. The bronze medal at the Euro League confirms her worth.”
4th – Ekaterina Prokofyeva
Russian National Player | Club: KINEF-Surgutneftegaz: Kirishi | Position: Driver
“Apart from being a very experienced player, Prokofyeva is primarily a leader with many medals and honors she got throughout her career. This year she had good results with her club, in which she played a major role.”
5th – Dorottya Szilágyi
Hungarian National Player | Club: Dunaújvárosi FVE | Position: Driver
“Joining Laura Aarts, Dorottya had an amazing performance at the LEN Trophy and the European Championships. Along with the captain of the Hungarian team, she is the main attacker of the team.”
