Mathias Gidsel von Füchse Berlin: EHF MVP and Meisterheld!

Mathias Gidsel von Füchse Berlin: EHF MVP and Meisterheld!

Berlin, Deutschland - In a glamorous moment for German handball, Mathias Gidsel from the Foxen Berlin received the title of the most valuable player (MVP) of the 2024/25 season, awarded by the European Handball Federation (EHF). The announcement took place during the draw of the group phase of the Champions League season 2025/26 in Vienna, which was the framework for this important honor. At the age of 26, Gidsel led the foxes to the first championship in club history and contributed significantly to their success with 135 goals in the Champions League, including nine goals in the decisive EHF Final4.

Gidsel beamed when the award was announced and emphasized that success would not have been possible without its teammates, the club and the coaches. Füchse managing director Bob Hanning recognized Gidsel's development and described his choice as "without alternative". After an outstanding season, in which Gidsel was also awarded the top scorer and MVP of the IHF World Cup 2025, he underlined his dominance on the field by scoring 74 goals and delivering most of the assists.

further awards and successes

The EHF Excellence Awards 2025 not only honored Gidsel: Norwegian Henny Reitstad was also awarded an MVP in the women's category. Reistad, who plays for Team Esbjerg, was the second best goal scorer and the best template during the EHF Euro 2024. She scored 154 goals in the EHF Champions League season 2024/25 and also impressed as an all-star centerback.

In addition to the MVP awards, the best young players of the year were also chosen. Mia Emmenegger from Switzerland received the award in the women's category, while Ian Barrufet, the offspring of the legendary goalkeeper David Barrufet, was awarded in the men's category. Barrufet managed to score impressive 90 goals in the EHF European League and made a decisive contribution to third place in the Bundesliga.

A look at the Champions League story

Another important aspect of the Champions League draw was the review of the record holders of the past few years. The statistics show that Carl Antonio Ortega is the most outstanding player with a total of eight titles as a player and coach. These successes underline the long history and the high competitive pressure of the Champions League, which again promises many highlights in the coming season.

With these awards, not only the individual performance is recognized, but also the potential and importance of handball in the European sports landscape. The tension for the upcoming Champions League season is increasing while teams and players are preparing for new challenges.

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