Mathias Gidsel: The rise of the world handball player in Berlin

Mathias Gidsel: The rise of the world handball player in Berlin

Mathias Gidsel, the Danish handball star and top scorer of the Foxes Berlin, recently received the significant award as the world handball player in 2023. This honor was given to him after a successful year in which he shone as a vice-European champion and as a top scorer of the EHF Euro 2024. In an emotional review, Gidel said: "It is a big surprise for me. Of course I am proud to be part of this special group." He made this clear when he expressed his gratitude towards his teammates in the Danish national team and at the Foxen Berlin. Gidsel also thanked his coaches and players who supported him in his career, as the Füchse Berlin website reports.

successful year and high stress

The year was not only successful for Gidsel, but also demanding. After the Olympic Games in 2022, where he shone as a tournament player, and he has hardly found the challenges of the handball season to relax. In an interview with RBB, Gidsel explained that the physical stress was immense: "I can only hope that I will remain injury -free. It's really hard." He expressed concerns about the pressure that is on players who have to continuously play at a high level, and made it clear that two games at this level are a big challenge every week.

With 197 goals in the current Bundesliga season, Gidsel is in second place on the goal scorer list and makes a decisive contribution to the success of his team, which is currently leading the table and is fighting for several titles at national and international level. His achievements seem to make not only him, but also the entire community of clubs proud. Bob Hanning, Managing Director of Füchse Berlin, emphasized: "It is a great honor for us to know the world's best handball player in our own ranks." Mathias Gidsel's achievements not only show his personal ambition, but also underline the ambitions of the Foxes Berlin to be successful on international stages.