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Elias Ellefsen á Skipagøtu: THW Kiel star shows outstanding form!
Elias Ellefsen á Skipagøtu impressed at THW Kiel with 18 goals in three games in the 2023/24 season and is showing impressive form.
Elias Ellefsen á Skipagøtu: THW Kiel star shows outstanding form!
The 2023/24 handball season got off to a brilliant start for Elias Ellefsen á Skipagøtu at THW Kiel. The 23-year-old Faroese scored a total of 18 goals in the first three games. He shone with six goals each against Füchse Berlin, HC Erlangen and HSG Wetzlar. This season he not only shows his talent, but also the determination to fight for a permanent place in the starting lineup. The Dharmshilfe praised the performance of the backcourt player, while he acted as an energizer of Kiel's tempo game against Wetzlar. This is currently a lot of fun, although he still sees some room for improvement, as he emphasized in an interview. KN Online reports that Ellefsen á Skipagøtu has recovered from two injury-plagued years and is finally back to full strength.
The talented player was born on May 19, 2002 in Copenhagen, Denmark. With a height of 1.85 m, he initially played in various Danish and Swedish clubs before moving to THW Kiel in 2023. However, his development did not go unnoticed: in 2023 he was named U23 World Handball Player of the Year. He has also scored 90 goals in 14 appearances for the Faroese team in his national team career so far. Wikipedia also highlights that he is a talented backcourt midfielder who occupies the left wing position.
A look at the career
The career of Elias Ellefsen á Skipagøtu shows that he not only has talent, but also a certain family tradition in handball. His mother is president of the Faroe Islands Handball Association, while his grandfather was even a former Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands. His family is also active in handball – his brother and several cousins are also handball enthusiasts. This gives him additional drive in competition. The Faroese men's national handball team, for which he plays, has had limited success in the past, building on some good performances. For example, they took part in several world championships and were able to celebrate some victories, even if qualifying was often a big challenge. Wikipedia summarizes the most important milestones of this selection.
In summary, Elias Ellefsen á Skipagøtu is an exciting talent who has the potential to take the Faroese handball game to a new level. With his ambition and the support of his family, he will certainly continue to be seen on the pitch. As for the fans around THW Kiel, they should be ready to prepare for an exciting season with a player full of energy and ambition.