The nominees for the 2024 Yashin Trophy, which honors the year’s best goalkeeper, have been announced ahead of the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez, who won the award in 2023, is once again among the nominees. Martinez’s victory last year was largely due to his heroic performances for Argentina during their FIFA World Cup triumph in Qatar at the end of 2022, including a legendary save against Randal Kolo Muani in the final.

The 32-year-old has earned a nomination for the 2024 Yashin Trophy as well, following another stellar year in which he played a crucial role in Argentina’s success at the 2024 Copa America.

However, Martinez is the only South American goalkeeper on this year’s shortlist, with Brazil’s Alisson Becker—often regarded as the world’s best goalkeeper—surprisingly omitted.

Among the nominees, eight represent European nations, including Portugal’s Diogo Costa, Italy’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, Switzerland’s Gregor Kobel and Yann Sommer, Ukraine’s Andriy Lunin, France’s Mike Maignan, Georgia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili, and Spain’s Unai Simon.

Unai Simon, who was instrumental in Spain’s victory at Euro 2024 in Germany, is considered one of the frontrunners for the award.

The sole African nominee is Ronwen Williams of South Africa, who made headlines in February 2024 with his exceptional performance at AFCON.

Williams saved four penalties in a shootout against Cape Verde, leading his team to their first semi-final appearance in nearly 25 years.

Yashin Tophy 2024 nominees

• Diogo Costa
• Gianluigi Donnarumma
• Gregor Kobel
• Andriy Lunin
• Mike Maignan
• Giorgi Mamardashvili
• Emi Martinez
• Unai Simon
• Yann Sommer
• Ronwen Williams

When is the Yashin Trophy 2024 winner announced?

The Yashin Trophy will be awarded to the best goalkeeper on October 28 at an award ceremony at the Théâtre du Chatelet in Paris, France.

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Spain secured their place in the final of Euro 2024 with a 2-1 victory over France in Munich on July 9, 2024.

Les Bleus took an early lead, but their advantage was quickly overturned by a resurgent La Roja side, who responded swiftly to turn the game around.

Luis de la Fuente’s men will now face either England or the Netherlands, who play in Dortmund on Wednesday, in the final at Berlin’s Olympiastadion this Sunday.

France opened the scoring in the ninth minute when Ousmane Dembele dribbled in from the right flank and found Kylian Mbappe on the opposite wing. Mbappe delivered a perfect cross to Randal Kolo Muani, who got past defender Aymeric Laporte and headed his team in front.

However, France’s lead lasted only 12 minutes. Spain’s Lamine Yamal received the ball 25 yards out, moved infield, and unleashed a looping strike over goalkeeper Mike Maignan, making history as the youngest scorer in the European Championships.

Spain took the lead soon after when Dani Olmo’s low strike deflected off Jules Kounde and into the net after France failed to clear their lines in their own box.

Didier Deschamps made several attacking substitutions early in the second half in an attempt to regain control, but France could only create half-chances.

Spain’s progression to the final was confirmed after five minutes of stoppage time, ending France’s hopes of a first European title in 24 years.

A sensational goal from 16-year-old phenomenon Lamine Yamal helped Spain come from behind to beat France 2-1 in Munich and secure their place in the Euro 2024 final. Yamal became the youngest player to score at a European Championship or World Cup, surpassing the record previously held by Brazil legend Pele, with his stunning 25-yard effort.

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The 2023 Yachine Trophy nominees, an award that acknowledges the best goalkeeper of the year within the framework of the annual Ballon d’Or ceremony, have been unveiled.

This prestigious accolade, named after the legendary former Soviet Union goalkeeper Lev Yashin, was introduced in 2019 as part of the expanded Ballon d’Or and has previously been claimed by notable keepers like Alisson, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Thibaut Courtois.

Courtois, who secured the Yachine Trophy in 2022 after a triumphant season with Real Madrid in the Champions League, is once again among the nominees.

He is joined by a distinguished group of goalkeepers who have demonstrated exceptional prowess at either the club or international level over the past 12 months. Among them is Yassine Bounou, a key figure in Morocco’s historic journey to the World Cup semi-finals and a Europa League victor with Sevilla.

They are joined by Ederson and Andre Onana, who alternated in goalkeeping in the 2023 Champions League final and now play on opposite sides of the Manchester football divide. Aaron Ramsdale is well-known for his performance with Arsenal, and Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa was a critical part of Argentina’s World Cup victory in December.

Yachine Tophy 2023 nominees

• Yassine Bounou – Sevilla/Al Hilal
• Ederson – Manchester City
• Mike Maignan – AC Milan
• Andre Onana – Inter/Manchester United
• Brice Samba – Lens
• Thibaut Courtois – Real Madrid
• Dominik Livakovic – Dinamo Zagreb/Fernbahce
• Emiliano Martinez – Aston Villa
• Aaron Ramsdale – Arsenal
• Marc-Andre Ter Stegen – Barcelona

Here are all the 2023 Yachine Trophy nominees
🇲🇦 Yassine Bounou @Alhilal_EN
🇧🇪 Thibaut Courtois @realmadrid
🇫🇷 Mike Maignan @acmilan
🇩🇪 Marc-André ter Stegen – @FCBarcelona
🇧🇷 Ederson @ManCity
🇦🇷 Emiliano Martinez @AVFCOfficial
🇨🇲 Andre Onana @ManUtd
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Aaron Ramsdale… pic.twitter.com/6urABZKYAp

— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 6, 2023

When is the Yachine Trophy 2023 winner announced?

On October 30, at a presentation at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, the Yachine Trophy will be given to the top young player in Europe.

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Italy and Juventus legend, Gianluigi Buffon has listed the top five best goalkeepers in world football and named the best one currently.

Buffon, who currently plays for Serie B team Parma, made a record 685 appearances for Juventus during his playing career, winning ten Serie A championships.

However, the Brazilian duo Alisson Becker of Liverpool and Ederson of Manchester City were two significant omissions made by the Italian.

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The renowned Italian goalkeeper named Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid as the best goalkeeper in the world right now while speaking at a gathering sponsored by La Gazzetta dello Sport.

He named Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma as his second choice.

According to Buffon, Germany’s Manuel Neuer is the third best goalkeeper on the planet, while Atletico Madrid’s Slovenian star, Jan Oblak was named the fourth.

The multiple title winner named AC Milan’s Mike Maignan in fifth place.

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