"Atletik Bilbao" defender Unai Simon won the Yashin Award

The names of the players officially announced as the best goalkeeper of the year at the "Golden Ball-2026" ceremony held in London have been confirmed. One.uz reports on this.

The legendary Lev Yashin Trophy (Yashin Trophy) for men was won by Unai Simon, goalkeeper for the Spanish national team and Athletic Bilbao. The 29-year-old goalkeeper conceded only one goal during the summer World Cup, playing a crucial role in his team's victory of the World Cup.

Based on the voting results, he left behind strong competitors such as Thibaut Courtois, Emiliano Martinez, Matvey Safonov, and David Raya. The best goalkeeper in women's football The highest award in the women's category was presented to Cata Coll, goalkeeper for Barcelona from Catalonia.

This result confirmed the hegemony of the Spanish school of goalkeeping on a global scale in both men's and women's football. The ceremony took place in London, the capital of the United Kingdom.

Source: One.uz