Thibaut Courtois Named World's Best Goalkeeper

Andre Onana Seventh, Manuel Neuer Tenth

Thibaut Courtois has been named the world's best goalkeeper for 2022. The Belgian shot-stopper has been in excellent form for Real Madrid this season, helping them win the Champions League and La Liga. He also played a key role in Belgium's run to the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Courtois is the first Belgian goalkeeper to win the award since Jean-Marie Pfaff in 1987. He is also the first goalkeeper from Real Madrid to win the award since Iker Casillas in 2012.

Andre Onana of Inter Milan was seventh in the voting, while Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich was tenth. Both goalkeepers have been in excellent form for their respective clubs this season.

The award is voted for by a panel of experts from around the world. The panel takes into account the goalkeeper's performances for their club and country, as well as their overall impact on the game.

Courtois has been a key player for Real Madrid this season. He has made a number of crucial saves in important matches, and has helped the team keep a clean sheet in 16 of their 31 La Liga games.

Onana has also been in excellent form for Inter Milan this season. He has helped the team keep a clean sheet in 12 of their 23 Serie A games, and has made a number of important saves in the Champions League.

Neuer has been a key player for Bayern Munich for many years. He has won the Bundesliga title ten times, the DFB-Pokal six times, and the Champions League twice.

The award for the world's best goalkeeper is one of the most prestigious individual awards in football. Courtois is a worthy winner, and his performances for Real Madrid and Belgium this season have been outstanding.