Thibaut Courtois and Others Nominated for 2026 Yashin Trophy

The nominations for the 2026 Yashin Trophy have been released, recognizing the world's top goalkeepers. The men's nominations include ten players, while the women's feature five.

The Yashin Trophy, named after legendary Soviet goalkeeper Lev Yashin, honors individual performance, sportsmanship, and achievements. Notably, Gianluigi Donnarumma, the previous men's winner, is not nominated this year, ensuring a new winner will be crowned.

Among the leading candidates for the men's award are Thibaut Courtois from Real Madrid, who had an outstanding season, and David Raya from Arsenal, who achieved the Golden Gloves in the 2025-2026 Premier League season. Other nominees include Emiliano Martinez from Chelsea, Matvey Safonov from Paris SG, Gregor Kobel from Borussia Dortmund, Yassine Bounou from Al Hilal, Édouard Mendy from Al Ahli, Unai Simón from Spain, and veteran Vozinha from Cabo Verde.

For the women's award, current holder Hannah Hampton is nominated alongside Ann-Katrin Berger, Cata Coll, Ayaka Yamashita from Manchester City, and Lorena from Kansas City Current.