Who will be the best goalie in the world? Here are the nominees
Shortlist for the best goalkeeper in the world announced
Here are the nominees for the Yachine Trophy
France Football has announced the list of nominees for the Yachine Trophy, awarded to the best goalkeeper in the world. The five nominees are:
- Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)
- Alisson Becker (Liverpool)
- Ederson (Manchester City)
- Yassine Bounou (Sevilla)
- Mike Maignan (AC Milan)
The winner will be announced at the Ballon d'Or ceremony on October 17.
Courtois is the favorite
Courtois is the favorite to win the award after a stellar season with Real Madrid. He was instrumental in Real's Champions League triumph, making several crucial saves in the knockout stages.
Courtois also had a strong season in La Liga, keeping 16 clean sheets in 35 appearances. He was named La Liga's best goalkeeper for the 2021-22 season.
Alisson and Ederson are also strong contenders
Alisson and Ederson are also strong contenders for the award. Alisson was a key player in Liverpool's Premier League and Champions League campaigns, while Ederson helped Manchester City win the Premier League title.
All three goalkeepers have had excellent seasons, and it will be interesting to see who wins the Yachine Trophy.
Other nominees
Bounou and Maignan are the other two nominees for the award. Bounou had a great season with Sevilla, helping the team win the Europa League.
Maignan was also impressive for AC Milan, helping the team win the Serie A title. He was named Serie A's best goalkeeper for the 2021-22 season.
Conclusion
The Yachine Trophy is one of the most prestigious awards in football. The winner will be announced on October 17, and it will be interesting to see who takes home the award.
