One of the new members of our Expert Jury is Marat Kairatovich Naurazbekov, the head coach of the female national team of Kazakhstan. He led Kazakhstan towards the 10th place at the World Championships in Gwangju, which is the best Kazakhs’ result at the FINA Championships since the 8th place in Fukuoka 2001.

Marat Naurazbekov’s Total 5 for 2019

1st – Madeline Musselman 

USA National player|Club: UCLA Bruins/CDM Aquatics|Position:Attacker

“Technically, she can do everything. She has an excellent technique of ‘shake’ and shot.”

2nd – Ekaterina Prokofyeva

Russian National Player | Club: KINEF-Surgutneftegaz Kirishi | Position: Driver

“Her play is a combination of all the technical methods. She possesses all the skills: physical, techniques of improvisation and great leadership skills!”

3rd – Melissa Seidemann 

USA National Player | Club: New York Athletic Club | Position: Center Back

“One of the best universal players. One of the best defenders and central-forwards in the world. There are not many players who can match her in such important positions.”

4th – Arianna Garibotti

Italian National Player | Club: AS Orizzonte Catania | Position: Forward

“One of the best scorers. She can be in the right place and right position.”

5th – Catharina “Sabrina” van der Sloot

Dutch National Player | Club: AS Orizzonte Catania | Position: Wing

“She is a born bombardier. She has nice scoring instincts.”