{"id":17004,"date":"2026-10-24T10:10:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T02:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.infinitysport.asia\/news\/?p=17004"},"modified":"2026-10-24T10:10:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T02:10:18","slug":"argentinians-cairo-and-domene-are-the-best-hockey-players-globally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.infinitysport.asia\/news\/argentinians-cairo-and-domene-are-the-best-hockey-players-globally\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentinians Cair\u00f3 and Domene are the best hockey players globally"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argentina&#8217;s Sof\u00eda Cair\u00f3 and Tom\u00e1s Domene were picked as the best hockey players in the globe during the 2026 FIH Hockey Stars Awards in Doha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unsurprisingly, World Cup heroics proved decisive across multiple categories, with champions Argentina and Germany leading an illustrious roll of honor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FIH Player of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Women\u2019s Player of the Year: Sof\u00eda Cair\u00f3 (ARG)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Las Leonas\u2019<\/em> dynamic midfield engine was the driving force behind Argentina\u2019s historic march to the 2026 FIH Women\u2019s World Cup title in Amstelveen. Cair\u00f3 dictated tempo against the world\u2019s elite midfields throughout the tournament, providing both crucial transitions and ironclad defensive cover. Her calm authority in regular time and clutch leadership during the high-stakes final against the Netherlands cemented her reputation as the premier playmaker in women\u2019s international hockey. Additionally, her decisive shoot-out goal, that put Argentina over the top in the World Cup final and led to the historic celebrations, will be an image burned into the minds of Las Leaonas fans forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking at the award ceremony Cair\u00f3 said: \u201cBehind this award, well, there is obviously all the training, the entire process, and the consistency. I am someone who really enjoys it; I am very happy, and I always say how privileged I am to be where I am. Being part of Las Leonas is something I\u2019ve always wanted, and being here today is truly a dream, so I enjoy it so much. I believe this isn&#8217;t an award for just one person, because without a team behind you, this award wouldn&#8217;t exist. So, clearly, this belongs to the whole team, to all the Leonas, and to the entire coaching staff. I am so grateful to be part of this team, and for everyone who has always supported me and continues to do so.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Men\u2019s Player of the Year: Tom\u00e1s Domene (ARG)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tom\u00e1s Domene produced an unforgettable individual campaign at the FIH Hockey Pro League and the 2026 FIH Men\u2019s Hockey World Cup, finishing as the tournament\u2019s top goalscorer in both premier events with an astonishing 21 and 10 goals respectively. With lethal finishing from penalty corners and open play alike, the Argentine striker delivered decisive multi-goal masterclasses that consistently turned matches in <em>Los Leones\u2019<\/em> favor and confirmed his standing as the world&#8217;s most devastating marksman. His heroics earned him the best player of the World Cup award as well, where his 10 goals helped the Leones win just their second ever medal (bronze) at the Men\u2019s World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking after receiving the award, Domene said: \u201cFinding out that I had won the award was a truly special and emotional moment. It represents the culmination of years of hard work and unwavering dedication, and is a tremendous recognition of the commitment and effort I have put into what I do. Receiving this award is a real honour. I\u2019m living my dream.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FIH Goalkeeper of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Women\u2019s Goalkeeper of the Year: Cristina Cosentino (ARG)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cristina Cosentino etched her name into World Cup folklore with an immortal performance in the 2026 Women\u2019s World Cup final. After frustrating the high-powered Dutch offense through 60 minutes of regulation play, Cosentino became the ultimate shootout hero, affecting three crucial stops to seal a 3\u20131 shootout triumph and secure Argentina\u2019s third World Cup title. Her composure and shot-stopping under extreme pressure made her the undisputed top goalkeeper of 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Receiving her award, Cosentino said: \u201cI try to stay consistent all year long, and while I was aware of how I was performing, you&#8217;re always surprised\u2014so obviously, I&#8217;m thrilled. I have the full backing of the team and, even if it sounds a bit clich\u00e9, their trust means the world. Sometimes the confidence they project in you is even greater than what you have in yourself. They push you to believe in yourself and achieve great things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind an award like this, there\u2019s an incredible amount of time, dedication, and training. As goalkeepers, we go through so much specific physical and mental preparation. It\u2019s the result of many years of hard work coming together right now, so I\u2019m really happy to see it all paying off.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Men\u2019s Goalkeeper of the Year: Luis Calzado (ESP)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spain\u2019s historic run to the 2026 Men\u2019s World Cup final was anchored by the brilliance of Luis Calzado. The Spanish custodian delivered game-winning saves throughout the knockout rounds in Wavre and Amstelveen, conceding almost nothing from open play and keeping Spain within striking distance right through their tight 1\u20130 loss against Germany in the World Cup final\u2014in the end earning a historic first silver medal for Spain at the Men\u2019s Hockey World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking upon receiving the award, Calzado said: \u201cReceiving this award is an incredible honour. It reflects a much longer journey, from my years at Polo, which were fundamental in shaping me as both a player and a professional, to everything I have experienced this season at SV Kampong. Additionally, winning a World Cup silver medal with the national team means so much to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am incredibly proud of everything this year has meant to me and how it has concluded. I am also grateful to have had so many people around me who have believed in me, challenged me, and helped me bring out the best in myself. I feel very fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This award is incredibly special, but being able to share it with those closest to me is what truly gives it meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To finish the year in this way is absolutely amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FIH Rising Star of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Women\u2019s Rising Star of the Year: Zo\u00eb D\u00edaz (ARG)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At just 20 years old, Zo\u00eb D\u00edaz proved fearless on hockey\u2019s biggest stage. Having become a Las Leonas mainstay during the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 season, D\u00edaz injected explosive pace, aggressive pressing, and creative flair in the final third during Argentina\u2019s gold medal-winning World Cup campaign, playing key minutes in the knockout rounds and demonstrating maturity far beyond her years on the way to lifting the World Cup trophy. This is Diaz\u2019s second time winning the FIH Rising Star Award after first having won it as an 18 year old in 2024!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After receiving the award Diaz said: \u201cTo be honest, it\u2019s been an absolutely incredible year no matter how you look at it. What we experienced at the World Cup was truly unique, and it was a beautiful journey that we really enjoyed as a team. Receiving this personal award means the world to me, but I feel like it belongs to the team too, because they\u2019re the ones who push me to be my best every single day; it&#8217;s hard to wrap my head around everything happening so fast, but I try to take a step back, soak it all in, and use it as fuel to keep going for more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Men\u2019s Rising Star of the Year: Justus Warweg (GER)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A breakout sensation on the senior international circuit, Justus Warweg played an indispensable role in Germany\u2019s successful defense of their Men\u2019s World Cup crown. Similar to Diaz, Warweg became a consistent attacking midfield force for Germany in the 2025-26 season of the FIH Hockey Pro League. He carried his form to the World Cup where he was tasked with precise attacking assignments. Warweg showcased remarkable positional discipline, technical finesse, and composure in the circle against seasoned opponents throughout Germany&#8217;s unbeaten championship run, scoring two sensational goals in the process as well, as the Honamas retained their World Cup crown from 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warweg spoke to us upon winning the award and said: \u201cI feel very honored, it\u2019s a tremendous honor for me after what has already been a very successful year. With such a strong team, anything is possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FIH Coach of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Women\u2019s Coach of the Year: Alyson Annan (Head Coach &#8211; China Women)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of hockey\u2019s greatest tactical innovators, Alyson Annan continued her remarkable coaching legacy. Having transformed China into a disciplined, resilient, and counter-attacking world powerhouse, Annan\u2019s tactical flexibility and squad development were on full display throughout the World Cup and the FIH Pro League circuit, where her side consistently challenged and defeated the world\u2019s top-ranked nations. The 2026 Coach of the Year Award is a record-extending 7th title for Annan, as she continues to be a trailblazer for women coaches in international hockey. Annan also continues to hold the unique distinction of being the only former FIH Player of the Year (1998 &amp; 2000) to also receive an FIH Coach of the Year award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking at the ceremony Annan said: \u201cI am deeply honoured to receive this award, and I accept it on behalf of the women coaches who have shared this journey with me: Liu Pan, Long Fengyu, Liang Meiyu, Cui Qiuxia, Li Hongxia, Katie Allen, Kate Richardson Walsh, Eva de Goede, Pietie Coetzee and Charlotte Stapenhorst. Promoting women in coaching is something I am passionate about, and this year I have worked hard to create space for women coaches to be visible and recognised for the outstanding coaches they are and the work they do. My hope is that, in the years ahead, more and more women will have the opportunity to coach at every level of our sport.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Men\u2019s Coach of the Year: Andr\u00e9 Henning (Head Coach &#8211; Germany Men)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andr\u00e9 Henning confirmed his status among the elite tacticians in international sport by guiding the <em>Honamas<\/em> to back-to-back Men&#8217;s World Cup titles. Under his guidance, Germany demonstrated unmatched tournament resilience, defensive discipline, and game-management intelligence, culminating in their 1\u20130 World Cup final victory over Spain to capture Germany\u2019s fourth overall world championship. Henning adds a second World Cup trophy to an already illustrious trophy cabinet during his spell as the German head coach, that now includes a EuroHockey gold, Olympic silver and two World Cup golds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking after winning the award Heening said: &#8220;We, as staff, build the platforms. But this kind of growth only succeeds when everyone has the courage to seize the opportunity. Clarity, confrontation, courage, and the openness to break free\u2014both for ourselves and others\u2014from our preconceived notions. The staff and team have fully embraced this.<br><br>Actually, this award should be called \u201cWorld Staff\u201d or \u201cCoaching Team of the Year.\u201d Because that\u2019s how I\u2014and we\u2014understand our collaboration. First and foremost, Pasha Gademan, Andreu Enrich, Robin Arkell, Lucas Koch, and Jimi Lewis are the coaches who truly influence our game. Everyone\u2014even those I can\u2019t name\u2014contribute their utmost passion and expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am incredibly happy to be working with so many experts\u2014but above all, with such outstanding people and personalities. Not only do they make my life better, but they also make me look good as a boss\u2014today more than ever. Thank you very much for this award, and congratulations to my entire team and to everyone who shapes who we are.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FIH Umpire of the Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Women\u2019s Umpire of the Year: Sarah Wilson (SCO)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A consistent fixture in modern international hockey, Sarah Wilson has earned global acclaim for her authoritative, clear, and proactive game management throughout her career. Officiating at the highest-stakes fixtures of the 2026 World Cup\u2014including the Women\u2019s World Cup final\u2014and through all the major international hockey competitions for over a decade, Wilson\u2019s consistency and player communication set the benchmark for officiating worldwide. Wilson\u2019s legacy continues to astound as she receives her third FIH Umpire of the Year Award, adding to the awards received in 2017 &amp; 2022.<br><br>Speaking upon winning the award, Wilson said: \u201cI am absolutely honoured and thrilled to receive this award. There are so many outstanding umpires performing at the highest international level, and I feel incredibly privileged to be recognised among them. I hope to continue serving this wonderful game at the highest level, helping to facilitate world-class competition and showcasing to the world what a truly spectacular sport hockey is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Men\u2019s Umpire of the Year: Gareth Greenfield (NZL)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An international umpire since 2010, New Zealand\u2019s Gareth Greenfield receives the 2026 Men\u2019s Umpire of the Year honours following an exemplary career which has included multiple top level competitions including World Cups, Olympics, FIH Pro League, Continental Championships and FIH Junior Hockey World Cups. At the 2026 Men\u2019s Hockey World Cup, Greenfield was also appointed to officiate the final as Germany defended their world championship crown against Spain. Greenfield&#8217;s calmness under pressure, sharp decision-making, and clear communication with the players makes him a consistent favourite among players, as well as fans of hockey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking after the ceremony Greenfield said: \u201c\u201cReceiving this award is an absolute privilege and the culmination of an unforgettable year. I owe so much to my family for their support and sacrifices, as well as to everyone who has contributed to my journey. I started umpiring out of love for the game and a desire to give back, with the goal of helping make hockey entertaining and supporting players and fellow officials. New Zealand has a fantastic, close-knit hockey family that continually pushes us to achieve the highest standards, both locally and internationally. To receive this award representing New Zealand and showcasing what our officials can achieve on the world stage means the world to me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with the FIH Hockey Stars Awards, the following awards were also presented at the 50th FIH Congress in Doha, Qatar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FIH President\u2019s Award:<\/strong> Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani (QAT), Andr\u00e9s de Witt (CHI), Patrick Keusters (BEL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ren\u00e9 G. 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