World's best floorball player 2020: Eliška Krupnová

For the 14th consecutive year, Innebandymagazinet along with representatives from international floorball media and national team coaches announce the world's best female floorball player.

Eliška Krupnová, forward in Pixbo Wallenstam IBK and the Czech Republic national team, gets the 2020 award. This is the first time ever that the prize goes to a czech player.

– I’m totally shocked. I am happy, proud and honored. This is the biggest thing that has ever happened to me. I’ve really worked hard for this, says Eliška Krupnová.

– I always work really hard, but for me everything has gone a little easier in 2020 than earlier in my career. It's not easy to explain but I felt that not much could stop me.

– I hope my award motivates many girls and boys that it is possible for them as well. That it can happen to them and that they want to be in the same place in a few years.

Why Krupnová? 

Big, strong and outstanding in front of both goal cages. Clinical finisher and has a strongly developed sense of scoring goals. Is an extremely hard working player and at the same time incredibly smart. Very allround and masters all game moments. A great role model as a sportswoman both on and off the rink. Is a key player in one of the world's best club teams and a big national team star.

Facts: Eliška Krupnová

Born: June 23, 1993.

Position: Forward.

Grip: Left.

Height: 182 cm.

Current club: Pixbo Wallenstam IBK.

Previous clubs: Herbadent Praha (2010-2015), FBC Marianske Lazne (2006-2010).

Internationals: 103.

Merits: Champion in Czech Republic (4 times). Champion in Sweden (1). Champions Cup gold (1). Player of the year in Czech Republic (4). World’s best floorball player 2020.

World's best female floorball players 2020

1. Eliška Krupnová, Czech Republic (Pixbo Wallenstam IBK)

2. Veera Kauppi, Finland (Thorengruppen IBK)

3. Ida Sundberg, Sweden (Pixbo Wallenstam IBK)

4. Moa Tschöp, Sweden (Täby FC IBK)

5. Corin Rüttimann, Switzerland (Piranha Chur)

6. Cornelia Fjellstedt, Sweden (Thorengruppen IBK)

7. Ellen Rasmussen, Sweden (Malmö FBC)

8. Denisa Ratajová, Czech Republic (Pixbo Wallenstam IBK)

9. Michelle Wiki, Switzerland (UHC Kloten-Dietlikon Jets)

10. Oona Kauppi, Finland (Thorengruppen IBK)

World’s best female floorball players year by year

2020: Eliška Krupnová, Czech Republic

2019: Anna Wijk, Sweden

2018: Veera Kauppi, Finland

2017: Veera Kauppi, Finland

2016: Anna Wijk, Sweden

2015: Anna Wijk, Sweden

2014: Anna Wijk, Sweden

2013: Emelie Lindström, Sweden

2012: Emelie Lindström, Sweden 

2011: Emelie Lindström, Sweden

2010: Hermine Dahlerus, Sweden

2009: Karolina Widar, Sweden 

2008: Simone Berner, Switzerland 

2007: Karolina Widar, Sweden 

Facts about the award

World's best floorball players have been awarded since year 2005 on the men's side and 2007 on the women's side, making this the 16th and 14th time. Winners are selected by Innebandymagazinet in cooperation with national team coaches and international media from the most influential floorball countries. Mika Kohonen has been awarded most (5) times.