The 2026 Yashin Trophy race has taken shape, with 10 men and five women named on the latest shortlists for football\u2019s top goalkeeping honour.<\/p>\n
There will be a new men\u2019s winner this year after Gianluigi Donnarumma, who led the rankings in 2025, was not included among the nominees. That opens the door for a wide-open contest featuring several familiar figures and a few first-time entrants.<\/p>\n
Thibaut Courtois is again in the mix, underlining the standing he has built over several years. Barcelona\u2019s Joan Garc\u00eda has also earned a first nomination after a season that put him firmly among the leading candidates. Arsenal\u2019s David Raya, last season\u2019s Premier League Golden Glove winner, is on the list too, while Emiliano Mart\u00ednez returns to the spotlight after being nominated for his work with former employers Aston Villa and later joining Chelsea this summer.<\/p>\n
The men\u2019s shortlist also includes Matvey Safonov and Gregor Kobel, plus the Saudi Arabia-based pair of Yassine Bounou and \u00c9douard Mendy. Unai Sim\u00f3n is recognised after helping Spain to World Cup glory, while Vozinha completes the lineup after another notable campaign at 40 years old.<\/p>\n
Courtois and Mart\u00ednez have both lifted the prize before, with Mart\u00ednez a two-time winner in 2023 and 2024.<\/p>\n
On the women\u2019s side, Hannah Hampton is back after becoming the first winner of the Women\u2019s Yashin Trophy last year. She is joined by Ann-Katrin Berger and Cata Coll, who finished second and third in the inaugural edition. Manchester City\u2019s Ayaka Yamashita and Kansas City Current\u2019s Lorena complete the women\u2019s shortlist.<\/p>\n
The full lists confirm a competition that mixes proven pedigree with new challengers, and the final outcome now depends on which goalkeeper can turn nomination into the highest honour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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