Nicknamed "Handball Mozart" for his incredible technique and passes displayed throughout his career, Ivano Balić is one of the best handball players ever. Born in Split and started as a basketball player following footsteps of Rađa and Kukoč, Balić eventually started playing handball and finished as a World (2003.) and Olympic Games (2004.) champion with Croatia. Bronze at London 2012 Olympics, two World Championship silvers, two European Championship silver and bronze medals add up to his amazing achievements. His biggest achievement though is returning the Croatian handball to previous success and tying up hearts and minds of the next generations of handball players in Croatia and other countries.