Dejan Kulusevski can also look back on a very successful year. In a press release, the national team and Tottenham star says:
"I feel that the last six months have brought the greatest development I've had, and I've found a calm within myself as a person, which has helped me perform better on the pitch".
Even Real Madrid's and the national team's Angeldahl notes that the development curve has risen significantly.
"Taken big steps"
"I've gotten more playing time this year, which has helped me grow to take on even greater responsibility in the game, both in the national team and the club team. I think that's the biggest factor in why I've been so good this year, that I've gotten more playing time and confidence."
"I feel like I've taken big steps there, in terms of leadership. I want to be the one who controls the game with my play and communication, to help my teammates on the pitch. So it feels good that others have seen that development too."
Kulusevski has gained great confidence under national team coach Jon Dahl Tomasson.
"The best thing about the national team is that it feels like we've got a perfect start with the new team we've created. The team feels very hungry and we have an incredible amount of fun together off the pitch, which is important in a national team. Getting the chance to wear the captain's armband has been incredibly fun and educational. The best of all is that it really feels like this is just the beginning."
An ambassador
The motivations:
"With great confidence and a high level of consistency, Filippa Angeldahl has been the driving force in the Swedish midfield during 2024. With her fine technique and will to always play forward, Filippa has become a skilled goal-scorer who has delivered at the highest level with her play, while growing with the responsibility and taking big steps in her leadership qualities."
About Dejan Kulusevski:
"With courage on and off the pitch, with responsibility on and off the pitch, he has become an ambassador for Swedish football. With creativity to influence the matches, both in the national team and the club team Tottenham. With his irrational playing style, he makes it difficult for opponents, but his never-ending runs make it tough for opponents. Simply unique in his kind."
