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

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022
Total Player 2022 by Adam Krikorian
Adam Krikorian, who currently coaches the United States women’s national team, is widely regarded as one of the most successful coaches in the sport. During his […]
November 30, 2022
November 30, 2022
Total Player 2022 by Sabrina Van der Sloot
Sabrina Van der Sloot is the captain of the Dutch national team and has been one of the best female players of the last decade.  Van […]
November 29, 2022
November 29, 2022
Total Player 2022 by Dimitrios Mavrotas
Israel is one of Europe’s most rapidly expanding water polo nations. The women’s team, coached by the Greek Dimitrios Mavrotas, is making waves in the international […]
November 28, 2022
November 28, 2022
Total Player 2022 by SwimSwam
SwimSwam is a worldwide leader in aquatic training and news content. SwimSwam encompasses all six aquatics disciplines: swimming, water polo, open water swimming, diving, synchronised swimming, […]
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Expert Jury -  Male TPA'22

December 2, 2022
December 2, 2022
Total Player 2022 by Christian Presciutti
Brescia has been one of the most successful European clubs in the last several years and has progressed from season to season. It was the second-best […]
December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022
Total Player 2022 by Kristof Stromajer
Kristof Stromajer is considered one of the best Slovenian water polo players ever. He was the national team captain that played at the European Championships twice […]
November 30, 2022
November 30, 2022
Total Player 2022 by Ivan Krapic
An experienced center-forward Ivan Krapic won the Olympic silver medal (2016), and the World Championships gold (2017), representing Croatia. This year, he clinched the gold medal […]
November 29, 2022
November 29, 2022
Total Player 2022 by Tamas Marcz
Tamas Marcz coached Hungary’s men between 2017 and 2022.  He led the national team to medals at big tournaments six times. Guided by Marcz, the Hungarians […]
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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.