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jibbzzz t1_j6f5ksj wrote

Despite not being as important for the danes now in 2023, Mikkel Hansen has to be the GOAT?

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Ullezanhimself t1_j6f9yx0 wrote

I’d argue he still plays an essential role, sure he is not playing the left back and hammering in goals as much, but he is amazing at distributing the ball and playing the line player, while still having the threat of his eminent shooting technique.

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Bringthegato t1_j6fi0oi wrote

Before my time, but Magnus Wislander got the award for player of the century, if you're counting stuff like that

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chrisrasm t1_j6fp3k1 wrote

Didn't Balic win some award for being the best ever as well?

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laemvan t1_j6h4abv wrote

Balic was the MVP at Championships 5 consecutive times which is quite spectacular. And Handball player of the World a couple of times.

But Wislander received a specific award for player of the century from the IHF. That was last century though, so Balic was not really part of it playing wise.

Both spectacular players. But we have a lot of century left, so high obstacle for Balic to get that award. Specially with competition like Karabatic, Hansen. Who knows what Gidsel will end up like. Or Knorr.

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chrisrasm t1_j6h4kzl wrote

Yeah i couldn't remember what Balic won. But as far as I can tell, he won a fan poll as the best handball player ever. I dont know how legit that Was though.

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Kanstrup- OP t1_j6f79h3 wrote

I believe that is the general consensus yes

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Donicle t1_j6fania wrote

I only really tune into Handball for the WC and occasionally watch the German league and Champions League, but isn't Nikola Karabatić also in that conversation?

Also is Thierry Omeyer in that conversation or are goalies generally not cosidered in those debates?

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miningmonkey t1_j6flnko wrote

Dane who is very into handball. Karabatic is def the GOAT for me.

Hansen may be the best offensive player (Balic another candidate)

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ThrillHo3340 t1_j6gg2c6 wrote

my first introduction into Handball was 2009. He was stellar

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