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Häcken's Elena Sadiku is the only woman shortlisted among the world's top five coaches for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.
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Häcken head coach Elena Sadiku has landed a place among the world's elite after being shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or best coach award - a moment that left her tearful and stunned, Dagens Nyheter reports.
Sadiku is the sole female nominee in the category, a distinction she carries with immense pride. Rather than treating the honour as an individual accolade, she has been quick to credit her squad, insisting the nomination belongs to the whole team.
Two figures loom large in Sadiku's coaching development: Elisabeth Gunnarsdóttir and Jonas Eidevall. She pointed to both as pivotal influences on her leadership approach and tactical philosophy.
Reflecting on her career, Sadiku acknowledged the obstacles she has overcome while staying true to her coaching principles - a journey that makes this global recognition all the more meaningful.
The remaining nominees for best women's football coach are Andrée Jeglertz, Jonatan Giráldez, Nils Nielsen, and Pere Romeu.
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