Mathias Gidsel
| Mathias Gidsel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gidsel in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Born |
8 February 1999 Skjern, Denmark | ||
| Nationality | Danish | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Playing position | Right back | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Füchse Berlin | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
–2014 | Skjern Håndbold | ||
2014–2017 | GOG Håndbold | ||
| Senior clubs | |||
| Years | Team | ||
2017–2022 | GOG Håndbold | ||
2022– | Füchse Berlin | ||
| National team 1 | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020– | Denmark | 106 | (660) |
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1 National team caps and goals correct as of 1 February 2026 | |||
Mathias Gidsel (born 8 February 1999) is a Danish professional handball player who plays as a right back for Füchse Berlin and the Danish national team. He is considered one the best players of all time and is the first player to win the IHF World Player of the Year award three years in a row (2023, 2024,2025), a three-time IHF World Champion (2021, 2023, 2025), and an Olympic gold medalist (2024). At the 2025 World Championship, he was named MVP and top scorer with 74 goals, helping extend Denmark's streak to four consecutive titles. Renowned for his exceptional shooting efficiency, high-volume scoring, and extraordinary stamina, Gidsel has been described as a "machine" by peers and coaches.