Since the beginning of the 21st century, Brescia has been one of the best European teams.
The first golden era was between 2002 and 2006, when Brescia won three LEN Euro Cups and its first title as the Italian champion.
Several years ago, Brescia started winning trophies again. The Italian team won its 4th LEN Euro Cup in 2016. The club became a regular participant in the Champions League Final Eight the following year. Brescia finally ended Pro Recco’s domination on the domestic stage and won the Italian Championships in 2021. A few weeks after that success, Brescia achieved the best-ever result in the Champions League, winning the bronze medal. In 2022, it reached the semifinals for the second time in a row and finished 4th.
Alessandro Bovo has had an essential role in these successes. The former player of the Italian national team, who won Olympic gold in 1992 and silver in 1996, has been Brescia’s head coach since 2008.
Alessandro Bovo’s Top 5 of 2022
1. Marko Bijac (CRO)
Croatian National Team Player. Club: Olympiacos. Position: Goalkeeper
The goalkeeper of outstanding qualities played excellently at the European Championships.
2. Gergo Zalanki (HUN)
Hungarian National Team Player. Club: Pro Recco. Position: Wing
An excellent goal-getter who had a fantastic season with Pro Recco, winning the Champions League and the domestic trophies. He helped Hungary win the silver at the European Championships.
3. Szilard Jansik (HUN)
Hungarian National Team Player. Club: Ferencvaros. Position: Driver
Jansik was a great leader of the Hungarian national team at the European Championships, where he was voted the MVP of the tournament.
4. Alvaro Granados (ESP)
Spanish National Team Player. Clubs: Barceloneta/Novi Beograd. Position: Driver.
Spain won the world title and the European bronze, and Granados was instrumental in winning the medals at both competitions.
