Mikkel Hansen
Awards & Honours
16
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
4
Records
Mikkel Hansen stands as the most decorated handball player in history, with a career defined by unprecedented individual and team success. He is the only player to win the IHF World Player of the Year award three times, a feat that underscores his dominance over his peers. His three Olympic gold medals place him among the elite of Olympic athletes, while his three World Championship titles demonstrate his consistency at the highest level of competition. His induction into the EHF Hall of Fame in 2024 serves as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions to the sport. Beyond trophies, his influence on the game's tactics and style has shaped modern handball, making him a true icon of the sport.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
EHF Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted into the Hall of Fame for his extraordinary contributions to handball.
Guinness World Record
Recognized as the top scorer in the history of the EHF Champions League.
Danish Sports Personality
Ranked as the #1 Danish athlete of the 21st century in various polls.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Male Handball Player of All Time
Top Danish Athlete of the Century
Magazine Covers
Vogue Danmark
2019-11-15
The King of Handball
L'Équipe
2016-08-20
Rio Glory
BlaBla Magazine
2012-07-10
London Gold
Records & Feats
Most IHF World Player of the Year Awards
Tied record with 3 wins (2008, 2011, 2015).
Most Olympic Gold Medals in Handball
Won 3 gold medals (2012, 2016, 2020).
Top Scorer in EHF Champions League History
Scored more goals than any other player in the competition's history.
Most World Championship Titles
Won 3 World Championships (2009, 2011, 2019).