Congratulations, Legends!

The Total Waterpolo Player Award 2022 goes to Maddie Musselman (USA) and Francesco di Fulvio (ITA). On behalf of the entire global Water Polo community - Congratulations, you are truly UNSURPASSED!

 

The Total Player Award 2022 - The Results are in!

More than 50 expert coaches, team captains and media reps together with over 8000 public votes have decided - we are proud to announce the final standings!

 

An Unsurpassed Roster

Like every year, our extensive vote also produces the dream team of the past season - the 2022 TOTAL SEVEN.

 

#UNSURPA22ED

The Total Waterpolo community supported their favorites with over 8000 votes - well done! See who managed to secure the public vote's bonus points.

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Absolute Authorities

The Total Player Award 2022 features many well decorated jurors from 6 continents - true experts in their field. Their critical eyes have carefully followed every athlete's performance in the pools around the world, and they are ready to deliver their verdict.

Expert Jury -  Female TPA'22

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022
Total Player 2022 by Eleni Xenaki
Eleni Xenaki is one of Europe’s most feared centre-forwards. Like a true predator on 2m, she has a keen eye for the goal and an incredible […]
November 23, 2022
November 23, 2022
Total Player 2022 by Angie Winstanley-Smith
Angie Winstanley-Smith is the head coach of the women’s National Team of New Zealand. She competed for Great Britain at the 2012 Olympic Games , which […]
November 22, 2022
November 22, 2022
Total Player 2022 by Eva Doudesis
The head coach of the Netherlands national team, Evangelos Doudesis, shares his top five players for 2022. The former Greek international initially joined the Polar Bears […]
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Expert Jury -  Male TPA'22

November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022
Total Player 2022 by Dance.hr
The Croatian water polo website, dance.hr, takes its name from the “Dance” cove in Dubrovnik, where VK Jug was established in 1923. Dance.hr’s entertaining columns and […]
November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022
Total Player 2022 by Tim Hamill
Tim Hamill has been Australia’s head coach since October 2021. He replaced Elvis Fatovic, who led Australia between 2013 and 2021. Hamill played for the Australian […]
November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022
Total Player 2022 by VLV
For the sixth year in a row, the largest and most reputable Hungarian digital water polo media channel, VLV.hu, has agreed to serve on our Total […]
November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022
Total Player 2022 by Florian Bruzzo
France was one of the national teams that left a strong mark this summer. The French didn’t win a medal, but they made a significant breakthrough. […]
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Expert Media Jury Votes

Our Media Jury spans the entire globe, with expert voices from water polo's most dedicated media hubs.

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About the Award

QUALITY BEYOND RECOGNITION

The Total Waterpolo Player of the Year Award, first held in 2017, has become the most prestigious recognition a single water polo athlete can receive. It confirms the impact the athlete had even among the most critical judges of the profession.

By connecting coaches, media representatives and audience votes from all around the world, the Total Player Award ensures expert voices from the industry are heard and top athletes receive recognition for their performance in the previous season.

After last year's historic vote for the best players from the past two decades, we return to our well-known format, honoring the best performances of the 2021 season.