The Danish men’s handball team has established dominance by reaching the finals of three consecutive Handball World Championships and defeating their opponents in each. In the history of the sport, although there have been multiple world champions, never before has a national team lifted the World Championship trophy three times in a row. In 2019, as co-hosts with Germany on home soil, they confidently defeated Norway in the final. Two years later, Egypt hosted the tournament, and nearly halted the danish team. In the quarterfinals, after double overtime, they only managed to defeat the African team through penalty shots. Subsequently, in a close final, they overcame Sweden by two goals to defend their title. In 2023, by dominating the French team throughout the gold medal match, they secured their third consecutive World Championship title at the event co-hosted by Sweden and Poland.
When we look back at the World Championships of recent years, we can see the dominance of the Nordic team. Denmark finished first in three consecutive world tournaments. I aimed to take a closer look at this. It may have been unique during this period that they successfully integrated young players into their squad—from 2019 through to 2023—while also defending their title twice.
The coach - Nikolaj Jacobsen
One of the key figures is undoubtedly the national team’s head coach, Nikolaj Jacobsen. He took over the team from Gudmundsson in 2017, while still serving as the head coach of the Bundesliga team Rhein-Neckar Löwen. According to him, he managed this dual burden until 2019, but then decided to finish his work with the club and focus solely on the national team from the summer onward (1). With his German team, following the 2016 rule change, he elevated the 7 vs. 6 game to a high level, a tactic he continued with the national team and still includes in his tactical repertoire today.
The key players - Mikkel Hansen, Niklas Landin, Henrik Mollgaard
Across the three World Championships, 34 players received playing time in Jacobsen’s team. Among them, a total of 7 players were part of the team in all three world tournaments (Niklas Landin, Magnus Landin, Mads Mensah, Mikkel Hansen, Simon Hald, Johan Hansen, Henrik Mollgaard). Niklas Landin was unequivocally the stable point in the goal, both in terms of playing time and performance. Mollgaard positioned himself at the center of the defense, around whom the defensive structure was built. The attack notably revolved around Mikkel Hansen, especially in advantageous situations (6:5, 7:6). Mensah played a sort of jack-of-all-trades role, assisting the team wherever it was most needed (both in attack and defense).
Watching all the matches (28 in total), there were consistently 4 players in the squad: Niklas and Magnus Landin, Mensah, and Hald. Mollgaard missed one match, while Mikkel Hansen missed only two. Johan Hansen has played 22 matches, with fewer minutes in the first two World Championships behind Svan. The Landin brothers had the most playing minutes, both spending over 1000 minutes on the court throughout the three World Championships.
In terms of average minutes played, Saugstrup leads if we consider at least 5 matches. He proved to be a player with high endurance, spending an average of 46 minutes per match. He became an important figure both in attack and defense for the team. Svan closely follows the line player with 45 minutes on the right wing. Magnus Landin is in third place with 42 minutes per match.
Nielsen’s average playing time is misleading – 59 minutes – as he guarded Denmark’s goal in only one match, so it’s not significant for him. (Currently, he is also proving himself in the Champions League, showing Jacobsen has options in the goalkeeper position besides Landin).
Mathias Gidsel entered the squad for the 2021 World Championship with only 1 cap but quickly became a regular player. This is evident in his average playing time, as he spends 40 minutes on the court per match. Simon Pytlick had a similar trajectory, becoming a key player in the left back position in 2023 after appearing in 8 matches for the national team.
It’s typical for Jacobsen’s approach in World Championships that key players have many minutes – often playing between 45-55 minutes per match. Their rest was mostly managed by giving more opportunities to supplementary players to prove themselves against weaker teams, rather than relying solely on key players. This process was evident in every World Championship.
Performance Analysis
I summarized and highlighted the main statistics found on the World Championships’ websites, which can provide an overview of the performance of the Danish national team (2. 3. 4.). It’s important to mention regarding the World Championships that in 2019, they had to play 10 matches during the tournament. Subsequently, starting from 2021, due to a new format, the players’ workload decreased as they only had to play 9 matches.
The average number of attacks was highest for the Danish national team in 2021. They led an average of 50 or more attacks per match. In each World Championship, they ended with an average of over 30 goals per match, usually requiring around 47 shots.
Average number of attacks:
2019 – 49.80 attacks/match
2021 – 52.89 attacks/match
2023 – 52.00 attacks/match
Average goals:
2019 – 31.70 goals/match
2021 – 34.22 goals/match
2023 – 34.22 goals/match
Average shots:
2019 – 46.70 shots/match
2021 – 48.33 shots/match
2023 – 47.11 shots/match
Their attacking and shooting efficiency steadily increased, becoming more effective over time. Both were at their best in 2023 (66% and 73%).
The next criterion of examination was the distribution of goals and a more detailed overview of shooting efficiency. The fast-paced game is characteristic of Scandinavian teams, and this was also true for the Danish national team. They performed with a serious back players in almost every tournament. Moreover, Jacobsen had no complaints about his wing players, as they consistently delivered high performances in the World Championships.
In 2019, the distribution of goals occurred as follows. They scored the most goals from 9 meters throws (82 goals), which required the most attempts (151 shots). The efficiency – 54% – can certainly be considered good. They made the fewest mistakes in fast breaks (88% – 44 goals – 50 shots). The second most shots and goals came from 6 meters (96 shots – 65 goals), followed by wing shots (79 shots – 55 goals – 70%). They scored 45 goals after breakthroughs. They aimed with 81% accuracy during penalty shots. Empty net shots were not separately marked in this World Championship.
In 2021, changes can be observed compared to two years ago. The number and efficiency (43%) of goals scored from 9 meters throws decreased, but they still predominantly shot from long range. Following this, the most shots on goal came from 6 meters, where the number of shots was almost the same, but they scored more goals, resulting in better efficiency (77 goals – 79%). Although there were fewer attempts and goals from the wings, the efficiency increased by 9% (79%). The accuracy of fast breaks decreased, but they missed only one shot at an empty net. Overall, they performed worse in 7-meter throws and fast breaks, while they were more accurate in all other types of shots.
In 2023, the number of shots from 6 meters was the highest (119 shots – 80 goals), surpassing the 9 meters throws (106 shots – 71 goals). However, the efficiency remained the same for both (67%) – indicating significant shooting power. Similar numbers can be seen from the wings as two years ago (57 shots – 43 goals – 75%). They performed the worst from the penalty line this time (68%). The number and efficiency of fast goals also increased compared to two years ago. However, the ratio of finishes after breakthroughs decreased.
The Danish team’s overall gameplay is well demonstrated by the relatively high average number of assists (16.61).
Average assists:
2019 – 15.70 assists/match
2021 – 15.44 assists/match
2023 – 18.78 assists/match
On average, 3.18 shots on goal were blocked in the World Championships.
Average blocked shots:
2019 – 3.10 blocked shots/match
2021 – 3.78 blocked shots/match
2023 – 2.67 blocked shots/match
In addition to playing at a high pace and speed, they construct their attacks with few ball losses during their matches. On average, they lost the ball 6.61 times per match.
Average ball losses:
2019 – 5.50 ball losses/match
2021 – 7.78 ball losses/match
2023 – 6.67 ball losses/match
The number of suspensions consistently decreased from one World Championship to the next. On average, they spent 7 minutes (3.5 minutes per match) in numerical disadvantage during their matches.
Average suspensions:
2019 – 4.40 suspensions/match
2021 – 3.22 suspensions/match
2023 – 2.78 suspensions/match
Expected goals (Xgoal) vs. actual goals scored
Xgoal indicates the likelihood of a shot resulting in a goal based on the type and location of the throw. By adding these up, we can determine how a team performed in a given match relative to their actual goals scored (5.).
Based on this, it is evident that the Danish team was much more effective in shooting in all three World Championships than expected. They scored 3-4 goals more than expected in their matches.
It can be safely stated that the Danish national team is exceptionally strong in goalkeeping. Landin was simply unmovable, while other goalkeepers, such as Green, Möller, Nielsen, were relegated to almost episodic roles, despite being potential starters for other national teams. On average, they made 12.57 saves per match from 36.82 shots on goal.
Average saves:
2019 – 12.70 saves/match
2021 – 12.22 saves/match
2023 – 12.78 saves/match
Average shots on goal:
2019 – 35.00 shots on goal/match
2021 – 37.78 shots on goal/match
2023 – 37.89 shots on goal/match
In terms of save efficiency, they performed best in the tournament hosted at home (2019 – 36%). In 2021, they performed the „weakest,” which still amounted to 32%. Then, in 2023, they saved one-third of the shots (34%).
2019 WCH - Hosted by Denmark and Germany
At the jointly hosted 2019 World Championship with Germany, the group stage matches provided the Danish team with a good opportunity for everyone to get playing time. They started the tournament with relatively easy matches. Against Chile, they set the tone and tempo with many quick goals (14 goals), starting with a very confident victory (39-16). They similarly dominated against Tunisia. With a 7:0 run at the start of the match, they quickly decided the outcome (36-22). Their match against Saudi Arabia was also about practice (34-22), continuing to experiment with different formations (e.g., 5:1 defense). Their game against Austria started off more challenging as their opponents led in the first half. However, they utilized their 7:6 play and, building on that, overpowered their opponents in the remaining part of the match (28-17). Their first real test came in the group stage against Norway. They established a small lead in the first half, which they expanded upon in the second half. Towards the end, Norway made a comeback. The Danes resorted to their 7:6 strategy in the endgame and secured the victory (30-26). It was becoming apparent in this match whom Jacobsen was building the team around, although Rene Toft’s absence due to injury required him to rethink the defense.
Advancing to the main round, the Danish team first faced the Hungarian national team as the hosts. They led throughout the match, primarily guided by the players who continued to perform in the tournament’s later stages (25-22). With Rene Toft’s absence, Mollgaard and Hald started in the center of the defense, and Zachariassen also received tasks here. The Lauge-Hansen-Mensah trio organized the game in the inner positions. They played their open defense (5:1) against the Hungarian team as well. Against Egypt, they had a tough match as the African team proved to be a resilient opponent. It wasn’t until the last 10 minutes that they managed to widen the gap more than the match’s appearance suggested (26-20). In this matchup, their 7:6 play resurfaced in attack. Their last main round clash was the „northern” derby against Sweden. For the Swedes, reaching the semifinals was at stake, and they started the match accordingly. However, this did not unsettle the Danes; instead, they gradually wore down their opponents (30-26), setting up a meeting with the French national team in the semifinals. Leading throughout the match, they delivered a strong performance, never in danger of missing the final. By the middle of the second half, they were already ahead by 10 goals, eventually winning 38-30. They continued their dominant play in the final. It was a fitting conclusion to the tournament for them. They imposed their will on the Norwegian national team, distancing themselves from their opponents in the first half and winning their first World Championship dominantly (31-22).
Essentially, without playing any close matches, or at least not having any one-goal games in the endgame, they won the World Championship.
Jacobsen visibly began building his team’s game. In defense, Mollgaard and René Toft were at the center of the defense. Then Hald arrived when Toft got a rest. This concept was disrupted in the 5th match with Toft’s injury and exit. This is when Zachariassen (they defended against Saudi Arabia like this) stepped up, and Hald and Henrik Toft were the ones who relieved him. Lauge and Mensah played the most in the position of the second defenders. Magnus Landin was also prominent, playing a lot in the left second defense position, with Mikkel Hansen alongside him in the left one defense position. Almost always, Mollgaard came off the bench to direct the defense to the center.
The 5:1 formation was also part of their tactical repertoire, with Magnus Landin in the forward defender position. They applied this defense for shorter or longer periods in 5 matches (against Chile, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, Egypt, Sweden, France).
In attack, they tried out various combinations in the first matches, but by the second part of the tournament, it became clear that their game was built around the Lauge-Hansen-Mensah trio. All three players featured in the inner positions (as back players and playmakers). They very effectively and successfully handled the right back position with a right-handed player. Olsen also came to their aid, bringing significant shooting power. Svan and Magnus Landin played the most as wingers – especially in the latter stages of the World Championship.
2021 WCH - Hosted by Egypt
Amidst the shadow of COVID-19, the World Championship allowed coaches to work with larger squads compared to previous. Denmark began their group stage matches with relative ease. Against Bahrain, they led by 9 goals at halftime, and their open defense (5:1) posed no challenge as they secured a comfortable win (34-20). They continued their dominance against Congo, securing another confident victory (39-19). Argentina’s 5:1 defensive setup and 7:6 attacking strategy also failed to trouble the defending champions (31-20). These matches clearly served as practice sessions. Jacobsen, the coach, experimented with various formations both in attack and defense. The 7:6 attacking play, quick counterattacks with two pivots, and the 5:1 defense were all tested.
In the knockout stage, they faced Qatar for the first time. It was in this match that Jacobsen’s preferred lineup became evident, with the strongest setup receiving the most playing time. They stepped away from their opponents by halftime. When their offense stalled, they resorted to their reliable tactic – the 7:6 attacking play. As a novelty, they also employed a 5+1 mixed defense, with Saugstrup. They controlled the game throughout (32-23).
Their second match in the knockout stage was against Japan. The Asians didn’t surrender easily, keeping the game close for much of the time (34-27). Saugstrup was the forward defender in their 5:1 defensive, and they tried quick counterattacks with two pivots.
In their final match of the knockout stage, knowing they had already secured the top spot in the group, they faced Croatia. Several key players remained on the bench (Gidsel, Hald), or were not even in the squad (M. Hansen, Svan). Croatia started well, but by halftime, Denmark held a 2-goal lead. In the second half, they scored easy goals from their 7:6 play. In their 5:1 defense, Saugstrup in forward defender position, often stepped back to the defensive line after transitions (6:0). They outscored Croatia by 10 goals in the second half, securing a clear victory (38-26).
In the quarterfinals, they faced the host nation, Egypt, undoubtedly playing their toughest match of the tournament. After two periods of extra time, the game was decided by penalties to determine who would advance to the semifinals. Egypt led by 1-2 goals in the first half, but the Danes kept pace and built a 3-goal lead by the end of the period – essentially in the last 6 minutes. Egypt quickly equalized in the second half. There was a significant tactical battle between the two coaches (Parrondo and Jacobsen). Denmark brought their 7:6 attacking play and their 5:1 open defense with Saugstrup. In response, their opponents switched to a 7:6 attacking formation. By the end of the match, Egypt had taken the lead, but Denmark equalized. Moreover, due to an illegal substitution (Mamdouh entered the court too early), the ball went to the Danes, but they couldn’t convert, leading to the first period of extra time. At the end of the 2×5 minutes, with Mikkel Hansen leading by 1 goal, he threw the ball after the whistle, resulting in his expulsion from the game, and Sanad converted the penalty. Then came the second period of extra time. Both goalkeepers displayed excellent performances, resulting in only 1-1 goals on each side. Additionally, the Danes equalized with an overtime penalty because one of the Egyptian players prevented the free throw (Magnus Landin converted it). Thus, the match was decided by penalties in favor of the defending champions Denmark (39-38).
In the semifinals, they faced the Spanish national team. This brought about another significant tactical battle from both sides. Denmark responded to Spain’s 5:1 defense with a 7:6 attacking play. Spanian were forced to retreat to 6:0 themselves. But the open defense (5:1) also appeared from their side during the match. Saugstrup dropped back to 6:0 during the transitions. Olsen played in the center instead of Mensah, and Andersson took on a key role in quick counterattacks – they played with 2 pivots in such situations. They often attempted to create fast attacks, making it difficult for the Spanish to substitute their strong defenders for defense. Due to the quarterfinals extending into extra time, the Danish coach made more changes to the starting lineup (e.g., Mensah barely played). Essentially, the Spanish never led throughout the match (35-33).
In the final, once again, they faced a Nordic team, this time Sweden, attempting to snatch the trophy from them. After a tight, varied first half, the teams went into halftime with a draw. Svan’s absence in the first half led to Gidsel taking his place on the right wing, which didn’t disrupt their gameplay. Holm’s substitution boosted their performance in the second half, and by the end, Niklas Landin also made several crucial saves. Mikkel Hansen and Oris also played well, always contributing to the team’s momentum. The Swedish team struggled against their open defense (5:1). By the middle of the second half, Denmark had built a 2-3 goal lead, which they managed well until the end of the match, thus defending their title (26-24).
Jacobsen built this World Championship in a similar manner to the previous one. His main challenge was the absence of Lauge due to injury. However, Gidsel’s arrival on the right back significantly boosted their gameplay. He was immediately given a key role. Throughout the first half of the tournament, Jacobsen experimented with formations that might be useful later on. He distributed tasks and playing time accordingly. As the tournament progressed, the key players performed better and better, with one or two substitutes also performing well (Olsen, Holm).
In attack, Jacobsen relied on the Mensah-Hansen-Gidsel trio. In goal, Landin played the most minutes, but Möller and Nielsen also stepped onto the field during the tournament. The defense continued to revolve around Mollgaard.
Saugstrup became a decisive player by the end of the tournament, both in attack and defense. Moreover, their 5:1 open defense with his play in forward defense positon carried a new tactical possibility. Usually, he dropped back to 6:0 defense after the transitions.
Their 7:6 attacking play remained a strong weapon, especially Mikkel Hansen making key decisions. This was visible even in numerical advantage situations.
During fast counterattacks and throw offs, Lasse Andersson also received important tasks in the team’s gameplay. Playing with two pivots was common in this phase.
As for the wingers, Magnus Landin and Svan continued to play the most minutes in certain stages of the tournament, but others also got playing time. Denmark showed that alongside experienced players, they also had young talents with great potential (Gidsel, Jakobsen). There were consistently strong individual performances, and the newcomers also displayed good gameplay.
2023 WCH - Hosted by Sweden and Poland
At the Swedish-Polish hosted World Championship, they opened the group matches against Belgium. They started with a defensive lineup of Lindberg-Gidsel-Saugstrup-Hald-Pytlick-Jakobsen, with Hald swapping for the attacking Mikkel Hansen. They constantly aimed for quick goals, with Pytlick being the most active. Midway through the first half, Belgium switched to a 7:6 attack, prompting a Danish response with a 5:1 setup defense, with Saugstrup in forward defender position. Even after conceding goals, they continued scoring quick goals, with Gidsel particularly excelling. Despite a somewhat shaky start, they secured a convincing victory in the end (43-28).
The Bahrain team’s open defense (5:1) was easily overcome in the second match. They relied on quick goals again, and the outcome of the match was never in doubt (36-21).
Their final opponent in the group stage was Tunisia. Mollgaard was not in the squad due to an injury sustained in the previous match. They quickly transitioned from a 6:0 defense to an open defense, but Tunisia managed to exploit it, prompting them to revert to a more closed defense. They gradually stepped away from their opponents and secured an effortless victory in the end (34-21).
Compared to previous matches, Jacobsen made fewer substitutions and practiced fewer formations during the group matches. Primarily, the Pytlick-M. Hansen-Gidsel trio played together the most. It seemed like he aimed to build the synergy of these three back players, which is understandable given Pytlick’s 8 caps before the tournament. On the left wing, M. Landin usually played further away from the bench, defending in the left 2 position. On the right wing, J. Hansen played more. Saugstrup was the primary player in the pivot position, while Hald received more defensive tasks and Jörgensen more attacking ones.
In the main round, they continued the world championship against the Croatian team. They engaged in a tough, intense battle, with Croatia starting the match stronger, leading by as much as 4 goals midway through the first half. Duvnjak played forward in their open defense. In response to this and their weaker attacking play, Jacobsen’s team experimented with a 7:6 attack and opened the defense with Saugstrup (5:1), who often dropped back to 6:0 after running upfield. The match was characterized by numerous suspensions. In the final moments, the Danes pushed for victory, but due to an inaccurate pass, they couldn’t get make a shot, resulting in a draw (32-32).
They faced the USA in their second main round match. Players who had received less playtime so far took to the field, following Jacobsen’s usual practice of resting key players during the middle phase. Pytlick, M. Hansen (who only scored one 7m goal), and Gidsel played limited minutes. Saugstrup was not in the squad. Holm, Damgaard, and Hoxer primarily played in the central positions. They secured a straightforward victory in this match (33-24).
Their third main round match was against Egypt. They gradually stepped away from the beginning, establishing a 6-goal lead within the first fifteen minutes. They relieved Pytlick and Gidsel of defensive duties in certain phases of the match, with M. Landin and Kirkelökke defending in the 2 defense positions. They eventually won 30-25. Compared to their previous encounters, this match was much easier for them.
In the quarterfinals, they faced Hungary. Except for Lauge (who was dealing with an injury), everyone took to the field. They displayed a very confident performance against the Hungarian team, scoring numerous quick goals, including from throw off. The fact that they scored even when two players has suspensions, tells everything about their game. They left the Hungarian team standing in the second half and secured a significant victory (40-23).
Next was the semifinal where they faced Spain. With Landin in goal, they started the match with the lineup of M. Landin-Pytlick-M. Hansen-Saugstrup-Gidsel-Kirkelökke. Mollgaard came in to defend for M. Hansen, and Kirkelökkke and Landin stay in the 2 defender positions. Hald substituted for Saugstrup when he has punishment. In the second half, Emil Jakobsen came in on the left wing. This semifinal saw the key players almost play the entire match (Pytlick-M. Hansen-Saugstrup-Gidsel), with only a few minutes for substitutions. Spain’s open defense did not trouble them in attack. When it was more difficult to score, they resorted to their reliable tactic – the 7:6 attack. They stepped away again by 3 goals, prompting Spain to use a 7:6 attack, but they couldn’t close the gap with Denmark. N. Landin made some excellent saves, as did Vargas on the other side. Lauge also played in this match. Overall, the Danes mostly controlled the outcome of the match and won by leading almost throughout (26-23). It was another typical Jacobsen-style match, relying mainly on key players with relatively few substitutions.
In the final, we witnessed a classic battle as the French advanced from the other semifinal. They started with their almost usual lineup, with N. Landin in goal and Jakobsen-Pytlick-M. Hansen-Saugstrup-Gidsel-Kirkelökke in the field, with Mollgaard coming in from the bench to stabilize the defense. They started the final very well and took the lead. Lauge came on for Hansen early in the first half. They often made two substitutions at once in these situations, with Hansen and Pytlick on attack and Lauge and Mollgaard on defense. In the second half, Lauge remained the leader. Mensah came in for him and quickly scored two goals upfront. The French were resilient, but Lauge played excellently for the Danes, supported by Möller and Mensah. Pytlick and Gidsel were also key players, and of course, N. Landin provided a stable performance in goal. They won the final 34-39.
At this World Championship, Kirkelökke also played a crucial role in relieving Gidsel in defense. Pytlick, a young player with few international caps, emerged as a key figure throughout the tournament.
Evaluation of endgames
Observing the matches, it was interesting to note that the Danish national team played very few „close” final engames. They consistently entered the last 10 minutes of their matches with a lead. Over the course of 28 matches played across three World Championships, they only started the final 10 minutes trailing once (2023 World Championship – they were behind by one goal against Croatia). Most often, they won the last 10 minutes. They won the final period by 1-2 goals on 12 occasions. On 4 occasions, they scored 3-4 more goals than their opponents, and once they were more than 5 goals ahead. Additionally, the score remained unchanged in the final stages of 5 matches. However, they lost the 51st to 60th-minute period by 1-2 goals on 6 occasions.
What’s particularly interesting about their case is that in 2019, during the semifinals and finals (note: the format changed for subsequent competitions, introducing quarterfinals after the group stage), and in 2021 and 2023, during the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals, they were never behind at the 50-minute mark. In each of their matches, they entered the last 10 minutes with a lead, varying in size, but always in control of the match.
Summary
Under the guidance of head coach Nicolaj Jacobsen, the Danish national team won the World Championship in 2019 and successfully defended their title twice thereafter. Across the three world events, it was evident that Jacobsen built the team’s play around a well-selected main group. Alongside them, he provided opportunities for young players who subsequently became key figures (such as Gidsel and Pytlick). The team has alternatives for every phase of the game, allowing them to exploit their opponents’ weaknesses effectively. They make good use of the 7:6 attacking strategy and employ both 6:0 and 5:1 defensive formations. Moreover, they execute their fast breaks quickly and efficiently. If they encounter any difficulties, help is almost always available in goal – primarily from N. Landin. They are a well-rounded team, structured and organized, playing successful handball. It’s noteworthy how they managed to defend their World Championship titles twice in a row while integrating young players into the squad.
Author:
Kilvinger Bálint
EHF master coach – Handball
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