Award Nominees

Nikola ROGANOVIC

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Nikola Roganović has rapidly risen as a dominant Swedish centre back, blending physicality with elite playmaking in youth and senior ranks. He was named the All-Star centre back at the 2025 IHF Men's Youth (U19) World Championship, showcasing his skills, as Sweden ended on the fourth place.

In 2025, Roganović made his senior debut for the Sweden national team, transitioning seamlessly from youth stardom while starring for HK Malmö in Handbollsligan after a stint at Eskilstuna Guif. In the youth team, he was both the best scorer, with 51 goals, but also 44 assists, having a direct hand in 95 goals.

His debut in the senior team at only 18 years old provides Roganović as an opportunity to become the cornerstone for Sweden's future, as he will make the switch to Bundesliga, featuring for VfL Gummersbach from 2026 onwards.

Nominated World Players Of The Year

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Óli MITTÚN

Country: FAR

Left Back

Óli Mittún has emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in handball, dominating youth international competition...


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Francisco COSTA

Country: POR

Right Back

Francisco Costa confirmed his credentials as the next big thing in handball in 2025, proving himself as one of the world...


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