Where time never fades greatness
European Handball Masters proudly presents a new interview series dedicated to the legends who shaped European handball.
This section gives voice to former professional players whose careers left a lasting mark on the sport. Beyond titles and statistics, these interviews explore values, memories, evolution, and the passion that never fades.
Here you will find an index of iconic players from across Europe—men and women who once competed at the highest level and who today continue to represent the true spirit of handball: experience, respect, and lifelong commitment.
Because handball doesn’t end when a career finishes.
It transforms into legacy.
Laszlo Nagy
Hungary
Valerie Nicolas
France
Christian Schwarzer
Germany
Juan Andreu
Spain
Vuk Lazovic
MontenegroWhere the whistle becomes legacy
European Handball Masters opens a new Hall of Fame chapter to pay tribute to the referees who gave balance, authority, and meaning to the game.
They may not have scored the goals, but they were always there when the biggest moments needed clarity, courage, and control. Their presence shaped matches, protected values, and helped define the true essence of handball.
This section gives voice to referees whose journeys left a mark on European handball. Through their memories and reflections, we celebrate not only their careers, but also their contribution to the sport’s culture, respect, and identity.
Because every great game needs more than players.
It also needs those who know how to guide it.
Where passion keeps the game alive
European Handball Masters proudly presents a second interview series dedicated to the Masters community — players who represent the lifelong spirit of handball.
These interviews give voice to athletes who continue to play, compete, and share the game beyond the professional stage. Their stories are built on friendship, commitment, memories, and the joy of still being on the court.
Across Europe, Masters players prove that handball is not only about the past, but also about the present.
Because handball doesn’t end when the professional career finishes.
It continues wherever the passion remains.
