Valeira Palmieri is the captain of the Italian Setterosa and Italy’s reigning champions, Ekipe Orizzonte.
Palmieri is a powerful and gifted centre-forward, and has made over 180 appearances for her national team. She led her team to break Italy’s medal drought by winning a bronze medal at the European Championships in Split in September.
For Ekipe Orizzonte, the 29-year-old has numerous trophies: three national titles, two Coppa Italias, a LEN Trophy and the LEN Super Cup.
Valeria Palmieri’s Top 5 of 2022
1. Bronte Halligan (AUS)
Australia National Team Player/Club: Ekipe Orizzonte /Position: Right-side Driver
She is a complete player who knows how to occupy different areas of the field and understands the game well.
2. Rachel Fattal (USA)
United States National Team Player/Club: NYAC / Position: Utility
For many years she has shown what a strong player she is, and she continued to do that this season.
3. Maica Garcia (ESP)
Spain National Team Player/Club: Sabadell/ Position: Centre-Forward
She is still the best centre forward in the world.
4. Sabrina van der Sloot (NED)
Netherlands National Team Player/Club: Sabadell / Position: Driver
A great director of the game.
