All-star Team for the Men's European Championships is revealed as Gidsel is voted MVP

France's Dylan Nahi tries to break through Denmark's defense with Simon Pytlick and Mathias Gidsel
France's Dylan Nahi tries to break through Denmark's defense with Simon Pytlick and Mathias GidselCredit: ČTK / imago sportfotodienst / Maximilian Koch

Ahead of the Men’s EURO 2026 final on Sunday, the tournament’s All-star Team has been chosen after thousands of fan votes, and input from an expert panel chosen by the European Handball Federation.

Players from six teams, including finalists Denmark and Germany, are represented on the team. The All-Star Team includes the seven playing positions.

Goalkeeper: Andreas Wolff (GER)

Left wing: August Pedersen (NOR)

Left back: Simon Pytlick (DEN)

Centre back: Gísli Kristjánsson (ISL)

Right back: Francisco Costa (POR)

Right wing: Mario Šoštarić (CRO)

Line player: Johannes Golla (GER)

Defender: Salvador Salvador (POR)

Young player: Francisco Costa (POR)

MVP: Mathias Gidsel (DEN) 

Gidsel is the first Dane on the list of the MVPs at the Men’s European Championship. German Goalkeeper Andreas Wolff made it to the All-star Team once again, after he was included in the 2024 edition and in 2016, when he was crucial in Germany’s EURO title win. 

The All-Star Team attracted almost 12,000 votes through the app of the European Handball Federation. 

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