Andrea Aagot
Andrea Ulrika Aagot Hansen | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 22, 2000 |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Occupation | Professional handball player |
| Years active | 2018– |
| Known for | Playing for Odense Håndbold and the Danish national team |
Andrea Ulrika Aagot Hansen (born 22 May 2000) is a professional Danish handball athlete currently representing Odense Håndbold and the Danish national squad.
Career
Aagot began her professional journey with København in 2018, committing to a four-year contract signed in January of that year. Up until the conclusion of the 2019/2020 season, she shared court time with Dutch player Debbie Bont, after which she established herself as the primary starter. In 2023, she made a move to Odense Håndbold. During the 2024–25 campaign, Aagot contributed to Odense's flawless regular season, winning all 26 matches. Subsequently, she helped secure the Danish Championship title as Odense triumphed over Team Esbjerg with a 2-1 victory in the finals.
She is particularly noted for her expertise in executing penalty throws.
National team
Aagot earned her first cap for Denmark on 1 October 2020 in a match against Norway. She took part in the 2020 European Women's Handball Championship and collected her initial senior-level medals when Denmark claimed silver at the 2022 European Women's Handball Championship. In 2023, she added a bronze medal from the 2023 World Women's Handball Championship and another bronze from the 2024 Olympics to her accolades. Later in 2024, she secured silver at the 2024 European Women's Handball Championship, following a final defeat by Norway.
In official handball tournaments, she competes under the surname Aagot.
Achievements
- Danish Handball League:
- EHF Champions League:
- Runner-up: 2025