Andreas Wolff was named Handball Player of the Year, marking the first time two goalkeepers, including Katharina Filter, have received this honor in German handball history.
In a historic turn for handball in Germany, both Andreas Wolff and Katharina Filter have been crowned Handball Players of the Year for the 2025 season, marking the first occurrence where two goalkeepers have received this title since the inception of the reader poll in 1978. The announcement, made by Handballwoche, comes on the heels of their impressive performances that helped their teams secure silver medals at the recent Women's World Championship and Men's European Championship. Wolff's recognition adds to his previous achievements, having already won this accolade in 2015 and 2016, confirming his status as one of the leading figures in German handball.
