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Yashin Trophy Shortlist Revealed: Who Will Be Crowned Best Goalkeeper?
8 Sep
Summary
- 10 men and 5 women shortlisted for the 2026 Yashin Trophies.
- Award named after Lev Yashin, the only goalkeeper to win the Ballon d'Or.
- Courtois and Martinez are past winners nominated again this year.
London is set to host the prestigious Ballon d'Or ceremony, where the 2026 Yashin Trophy nominees have been announced. This award honors the best goalkeepers in both men's and women's football, named after the iconic Lev Yashin, the sole goalkeeper to have won the Ballon d'Or. Performances and team success are key criteria for selection.
Among the men's favorites are Clásico rivals Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid and Barcelona's Joan García. Arsenal's David Raya and new Chelsea signing Emiliano Martínez are also strong contenders, with Martínez a two-time previous winner. Other notable nominees include Matvey Safonov, Gregor Kobel, Yassine Bounou, Édouard Mendy, Unai Simón, and Vozinha.
In the women's category, the inaugural winner from 2025, Hannah Hampton of Chelsea, is again nominated. She faces stiff competition from last year's second and third-place finishers, Ann-Katrin Berger and Cata Coll, as well as Manchester City's Ayaka Yamashita and Kansas City Current's Lorena.
This year's ceremony will celebrate the top goalkeeping talent, with a new men's winner guaranteed as the 2025 recipient was not nominated. The women's award enters its second year, building on the success of its inaugural presentation.
