The ever-improving women’s national team of Israel is captained by Ayelet Peres. Israel has really benefited from having an experienced goalkeeper like Peres – who has proven to be a safe pair of hands since joining the national team over ten years ago.
With a historic sixth-place finish at the European Championships in Split, Peres helped her team qualify for their first-ever World Championships.
Ayelet Peres’ Top 5 of 2022
1. Maddie Musselman (USA)
United States National Team Player/Club: UCLA /Position: Wing
Deserves the top vote for her incredible performance in the world championships.
2. Sofia Giustini (ITA)
Italy National Team Player/Club: SIS Roma /Position: Wing
Sofia was an important player for Italy in both reaching the top 4 in the world and taking the bronze in the European Championships.
3. Ioanna Stamatopoulou (GRE)
Greece National Team Player/Club: Olympiacos /Position: Goalkeeper
Stamatopoulou was a crucial player in leading her team to the final of European Championships.
4. Maica Garcia (ESP)
Spain National Team Player/Club: Sabadell /Position: Centre-Forward
Simply the best centre in any major competition over the last year.
