Candidates Announced for the Best Goalkeeper in the World

2026-09-08 14:56 © zumapress

The "Ballon d'Or" announced the candidates for the best goalkeeper award in the world.

A total of 10 goalkeepers are vying for the award, among them the standout from the World Cup, Franco Israël.

"Ballon d'Or" best goalkeeper award nominees:

• Franco Israël ("Colo-Colo", Green Shirt)
• Unai Simon ("Athletic", Spain)
• David Raya ("Arsenal", Spain)
• Joan Garcia ("Barcelona", Spain)
• Gregor Kobel ("Borussia", Switzerland)
• Edouard Mendy ("Al Ahli", Senegal)
• Emiliano Martinez ("Chelsea", Argentina)
• Matvey Sofonov (PSG, Russia)
• Yassine Bonou ("Al Hilal", Morocco)
• Thibaut Courtois ("Real", Belgium)