Angie Winstanley-Smith, head coach of the New Zealand women’s national team, continues to achieve incredible milestones in her coaching career. A former Olympian who competed for Great Britain at the 2012 Olympic Games, Winstanley-Smith has been leading the Kiwis since 2017, driving the team to new heights on the international stage.
Under her guidance, New Zealand achieved a 9th-place finish at the 2024 World Championships in Doha, showcasing significant improvement in the team’s performance.
We’re thrilled to welcome her back as a member of our Expert Jury!
Angie’s Total 7:
Goalkeeper: Gabriella Palm (Australia)
Central defender: Jordan Raney (USA)
Centre forward: Tilly Kearns (Australia)
Right side 1: Simone van de Kraats (Netherlands)
Right side 2: Bea Ortiz (Spain) – MVP
Left side 1: Rita Keszthelyi (Hungary)Â
Left side 2: Anni Espar (Spain)
This year, jurors need to select the best player for each position. From that team, they must choose the one who stood out the most. Players selected for the team receive 3 points, and the best player earns an additional 5 points.
Check out how did the other jurors voted – Total Player Award 2024
