Tamas Marcz coached Hungary’s men between 2017 and 2022.
He led the national team to medals at big tournaments six times. Guided by Marcz, the Hungarians returned to the circle of Olympic medal winners after failing to make the semifinals in 2012 and 2016. Hungary finished 3rd in Tokyo. That was Marcz’s second Olympic medal. He won gold as a player in 2000.
Before the Tokyo Olympics, Marcz, as Hungary’s head coach, won the European gold in 2020, gold medals in the 2019 Europa Cup and at the 2018 World Cup, and silver medals in the 2018 World League and the 2017 World Championships.
Tamas Marcz’s Top 5 of 2022
1. Szilard Jansik (HUN)
Hungarian National Team Player. Club: Ferencvaros. Position: Driver
He performed well in his club throughout the year, and he played outstandingly in the European Championship. He is not only an 'all-round player', but he is extremely good in every position and could become a national team leader. He captivated the other players at the European Championship, where he deservedly received the MVP title.
2. Alvaro Granados (ESP)
Spanish National Team Player. Clubs: Barceloneta/Novi Beograd. Position: Driver
He has been the player responsible for the goals of the Spanish team for years. He always has unexpected solutions. He can give speed and energy to his team, but he is also excellent in defence. With this Spanish generation, he deservedly stood on the top of the podium for the first time at the World Championships in Budapest.
3. Francesco di Fulvio (ITA)
Italian national team player. Club: Pro Recco. Position: Driver.
Four titles with Pro Recco, a silver medal at the World Championship. He is not only a finaliser and playmaker, but also the leader of Italy in every single match.
4. Jerko Marinic Kragic (CRO)
Croatian National Team Player. Club: Jadran Split. Position: Attacker
This year was his big breakthrough. He led Jadran very well. He handled the opportunities presented to him with a very confident hand. He played well at the World Championships in Budapest. Still, his peak tournament was the European Championship in Split, where he won a gold medal for Croatia.
