Dutch center Pipy Wolfs becomes Elche’s fifth signing
Two Dutch athletes, Pipy Wolfs and Tessa Van Zijl, have renewed their contracts with Atticgo Balonmano Elche, reinforcing their integral role in Joaquín Rocamora’s plans. In the 22/23 season, both earned the affection of the fans and built strong bonds within the locker room through their goal-scoring contributions.
Both players arrived with the ambition to earn meaningful minutes and prove their importance to the squad, and their progress has reflected exactly that belief.
Dutch center Pipy Wolfs emerges as Elche’s fifth signing, bringing youthful energy and a growing track record to the club.
Tessa Van Zijl stands as the team’s leading scorer to date. Although she encountered a slower start to the season, she tallied 67 goals in 17 appearances and became a central figure in the club’s offensive play. Her contributions extended to the EHF European Cup, where her goals helped guide the team through the qualifiers.
International
Pipy Wolfs has shown remarkable development, catching the eye of the club as a rising international presence for the Netherlands. She recently featured in two matches against Sweden, scoring twice in international duty. In Elche’s system, she secured a place in the six-meter line and tallied 48 goals across 20 games, sharing responsibilities with Katia Zhukova in a dynamic six-seven-minute rotation.
Adaptation complete
Both players required a period to acclimate to the team and the city, yet today they are essential components of the squad. Observers within the Elche club note a pronounced strength in the team’s offensive approach, with Wolfs and Van Zijl driving the attack and helping Elche carve out consistent scoring opportunities.
In practice, their presence has translated into a more cohesive and threatening offensive unit. The early chemistry they’ve developed with teammates has accelerated their integration, enabling Rocamora to deploy flexible lineups that keep opposing defenses guessing. Wolfs brings a quick, decisive style that complements Van Zijl’s sharp finishing and spatial awareness. The pairing has become a focal point of Elche’s strategy, blending speed, precision, and teamwork.
Looking ahead, the duo is expected to continue contributing high goal tallies and to play pivotal roles in Elche’s pursuit of domestic success and continued presence in European competition. Their commitment signals a stable core for the club as it pushes toward its objectives for the season and beyond.