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2026 European
Summit Awards
Each year, the Summit Awards celebrate the athletes, coaches, and moments that define professional paintball.
These honors recognize excellence across every aspect of the game—from leadership and clutch performances to breakout stars and unforgettable matches.
Below you’ll find the full list of award categories and their definitions, as well as the voting form where the community helps decide this year’s winners. Join us in honoring the best of the best as we look back on an incredible season.
Be there with the best in the game on the 16th of May at 8pm at the Czech Cup for the 2026 European Summit Awards!
NXL European Pro Award Nominees
Player of the Year
The most complete, dominant, & impactful player of the entire season.
- Fabrice Colombo, LFT
- Axel Gaudin, Ranger Warsaw
- Dylan Hendrix, Breakout Spa
- Mason Hinds, Lucky 15s
- Adrien Krompholtz, Breakout Spa
Offensive Player of the Year
Given to the top attacker who consistently created pressure & eliminations.
- Fabian Berggren, Joy Division
- Harrison Frye, Joy Division
- Axel Gaudin, Ranger Warsaw
- Adrien Krompholtz, Breakout Spa
- Hugo Verhaeghe, Manchester Firm
Defensive Player of the Year
Honors the player who shut down zones, held lines & made key stops.
- Johnathan Clerembot, Paris Camp Carnage
- Fabrice Colombo, LFT
- Dylan Hendrix, Breakout Spa
- Axel Knauf, Breakout Spa
- Jim McGowan, Lucky 15s
Dorito Player of the Year
Recognizes the top player on the Dorito side who controlled & attacked effectively.
- Baptise Giger, Breakout Spa
- Harrison Fyre, Joy Division
- Isak Roenningen, Ronholt Dynamite
- Chris Schehr, Breakout Spa
- Kim Storås, Joy Division
Snake Player of the Year
Awarded to the standout performer dominating the Snake all season.
- Fabian Berggren Joy Division
- Axel Gaudin, Ranger Warsaw
- Louis Koffi, Lucky 15s
- Adrien krompholtz, Breakout Spa
- Hugo Verhaeghe, Manchester Firm
Flex Player of the Year
For the most versatile athlete who excelled in multiple roles.
- Jakub Bielski, Ranger Warsaw
- Fabrice Colombo, LFT
- Quentin Duchene, Breakout Spa
- Carl Reppsgård, Ronholt Dynamite
- Thomas Szpytma, Paris Camp Carnage
Breakout Player of the Year
Given to a player who made a major leap & became a true difference-maker.
- Aidan Ball, Lucky 15s
- Adrien Krompholtz, Breakout Spa
- Truls Parsson, Joy Division
- Hugo Verhaeghe, Manchester Firm
- Ethan Ward, Lucky 15s
Breakout Team of the Year
The team that rose fastest & exceeded
expectations.
- London Attrition
- Ballistics Goettingen
- Ronholt Dynamite
- LTF
- Ranger Warsaw
Rookie of the Year
Honors the top first-year pro who made an immediate impact.
- Matheo Duro, Scalp
- Adrien Krompholtz, Breakout Spa
- Adam Skoglund, Joy Division
- Mathieu Tiffon, AustinFSU
- Ethan Ward, Lucky 15s
Coach of the Year
Awarded to the coach who led, prepared, & elevated their team the best.
- Goran Ahs, Joy Division
- Kevin Bredthauer, Breakout Spa
- Slawomir Pacek, Ranger Warsaw
- Matthew Schmidt, London Attrition
- Svein Atle Roenningen, Ronholt Dynamite
WNXL Europe Pro Award Nominees
Player of the Year
The most dominant, consistent, & impactful player in the WNXL this season.
- Mina Amundsen, Drakaina
- Michele Fiegert, Belladonna
- Charlotte Morel, Belladonna
- Kasia Zlobinska, Karma
Offensive Player of the Year
Awarded to the league’s top attacker who drove pressure & created key eliminations.
- Julie Colau, Drakaina
- Michele Fiegert, Belladonna
- Charlotte Morel, Belladonna
- Kasia Zlobinska, Karma
Defensive Player of the Year
Given to the player who locked down zones, stopped pushes, & anchored points.
- Linda Graue, Drakaina
- Lea Götz, Belladonna
- Shannon Lopes, Karma
- Virginie Mazurier, Belladonna
Dorito Player of the Year
Honors the top performer on the Dorito side who controlled, attacked, & delivered
- Emma Dudla, Karma
- Michele Fiegert, Belladonna
- Charlotte Morel, Belladonna
- Linda Graue, Drakaina
Snake Player of the Year
Recognizes the standout athlete who consistently excelled in the Snake.
- Alessia Federiconi, Karma
- Dovile Jonikaite, Belladonna
- Warinda Simensen, Drakaina
- Kasia Zlobinska, Karma
Flex Player of the Year
For the most versatile player able to dominate in multiple positions.
- Mina Amundsen, Drakaina
- Michele Fiegert, Belladonna
- Charlotte Morel, Belladonna
- Amber Wong, Karma
Breakout Player of the Year
Awarded to a returning player who made a major leap & became a key difference-maker.
- Victoria Devillers, Belladonna
- Dovile Jonikaite, Belladonna
- Emma Dudla, Karma
- Louise Ukkelberg, Drakaina
Rookie of the Year
Given to the top first-year WNXL athlete who made an immediate impact.
- Julia Haugberg Anderson, Drakaina
- Samantha Negele, Belladonna
- Louise Ukkelberg, Drakaina
- Dovile Jonikaite, Belladonna
Coach of the Year
Honors the coach whose leadership, strategy, & preparation elevated their team.
- Felix Muller, Belladonna
- Daniel Fugera, Drakaina
- Warren Pitterson, Karma
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