Hrvoje Koljanin, one of the rising stars in water polo coaching, makes his debut on the Total Player Award Expert Jury this year. The Croatian coach, now leading Olympiacos’ men’s team, brings a wealth of experience to the table. Koljanin, who previously served as Theodoros Vlachos’ assistant during Olympiacos’ historic 2018 Champions League triumph, has also made his mark as head coach of Vouliagmeni and the Croatian U18 national team. After a stint as Vjekoslav Kobescak’s assistant at Jug, in June 2023, Koljanin has returned to Olympiacos, taking the reins of one of Europe’s most storied clubs.
Koljanin’s Total 7:
Goalkeeper: Marko Bijac (Croatia)
Central defender: Nikola Jaksic (Serbia)
Centre forward: Ben Hallock (USA)
Right side 1: Dusan Mandic (Serbia) – MVP
Right side 2: Gergo Zalanki (Hungary)
Left side 1: Loren Fatovic (Croatia)
Left side 2: Francesco Di Fulvio (Italy)
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
