The left back, France’s captain, is nominated for the second year in a row for the IHF Female Player of the Year award, narrowly missing out in the previous year to Henny Reistad. But Nze Minko continued to be an excellent player for club and country, delivering yet another vintage year.

Aged 33, Nze Minko was crucial in France’s performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where the hosts won seven out of seven, before conceding a loss in the final against Norway, securing the silver medal. Nze Minko was the sixth top scorer, with 30 goals, adding 20 more assists, being named the All-Star left back of the competition.

The French star has also led France to the fourth place at the EHF EURO 2024 and was a key player in Gyori Audi ETO KC’s challenge for the EHF Champions League Women trophy, the first in her career for Nze Minko.

Awards: Paris 2024 Olympic Games: All-Star left back