The Danish shot-stopper has been one of the most consistent goalkeepers in the last years and, now, she could write history in women’s handball. No goalkeeper has won the IHF Female Player of the Year award since its introduction in 1988, as Toft prepares to mount a hefty challenge on her opponents.

If a goalkeeper can make it, surely Toft is one of the best equipped to do so. 2021 has been a hallmark year for the Danish ace, winning her first medal at a major tournament with the Scandinavian side, bronze at the IHF Women’s World Championship. She has been immense at the event, making the largest number of saves (80) at an outstanding 43% saving efficiency.

Named for the first time in the All-star Team of a major championship, Toft has also qualified for the DELO EHF Champions League final with her club Brest Bretagne Handball but failed to secure the silverware after losing the last game against Vipers Kristiansand.