Nikola Jaksic, the Serbian national team captain, is a legendary figure in the world of water polo. His iconic goal against Greece in Paris this summer remains one of the most memorable moments in Olympic history, but his achievements go far beyond that. With three Olympic gold medals under his belt, an accomplishment no one can take away from him, he’s still just 27 years old!
This is his Total 7:
Goalkeeper: Marko Bijac (Croatia)
Central defender: Dimitrios Skoumpakis (Greece)
Centre forward: Kostantinos Kakaris (Greece)
Right side 1: Dusan Mandic (Serbia) – MVP
Right side 2: Nikola Dedovic (Serbia)
Left side 1: Loren Fatovic (Croatia)
Left side 2: Milos Cuk (Serbia)
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