Marton Benczur, the long-time head coach of Hungary’s prestigious UVSE club and youth Hungarian national teams, has been a valued member of our Total Player Award jury for years.
Benczur is coming off an exceptional season, where he led UVSE to an impressive double victory, clinching both the Hungarian Championship title and the Hungarian Cup. His dedication to developing talent and unwavering commitment to excellence have made him one of the most respected coaches in water polo today.
We’re thrilled to have Marton helping us honor the very best in the sport!
Here is Benczur’s ideal lineup!
Goalkeeper: Alda Magyari (Hungary)
Central defender: Paula Leiton (Spain)
Centre forward: Maica Garcia (Spain)
Right side 1: Simone van de Kraats (Netherlands)
Right side 2: Bea Ortiz (Spain) – MVPÂ
Left side 1: Kata Hajdu (Hungary)
Left side 2: Rita Keszthelyi (Hungary)
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