At the Ballon d'Or ceremony, Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simon received the Yashin Trophy, while Cata Coll was honoured in the women's category.
The Ballon d'Or ceremony handed out its awards in the categories celebrating goalkeepers on Monday, 26 October. The Yashin Trophy, which recognises the best goalkeeper of the 2025-2026 season, was awarded to Unai Simon. The custodian of the Spanish national team, reigning world champions in 2026, thus prevailed over several high-level competitors.
Among the goalkeeper finalists were notably Safonov and David Raya. The jury's choice reflects a season deemed solid, marked by consistent performances and decisive moments in major international competitions. The trophy pays tribute to Lev Yashin, long regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of football.
In the women's competition, the distinction went to Cata Coll. The goalkeeper was crowned during the same evening, completing a category roll of honour that highlights the goalkeeping position in both competitions. These awards underline the importance given to the role of keepers, often decisive in the outcome of tight matches.
These distinctions come at a time when international football is paying growing attention to goalkeeper performance, both technically and in the build-up of play. The trophies thus reward a role sometimes less visible to the general public than that of strikers or midfielders.
The Ballon d'Or evening, finally, confirms the place of the Yashin Trophy as one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season. The winners, Unai Simon among the men and Cata Coll among the women, now join the honours list of an award that recognises the quality of play in their position.
Among the goalkeeper finalists were notably Safonov and David Raya. The jury's choice reflects a season deemed solid, marked by consistent performances and decisive moments in major international competitions. The trophy pays tribute to Lev Yashin, long regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of football.
In the women's competition, the distinction went to Cata Coll. The goalkeeper was crowned during the same evening, completing a category roll of honour that highlights the goalkeeping position in both competitions. These awards underline the importance given to the role of keepers, often decisive in the outcome of tight matches.
These distinctions come at a time when international football is paying growing attention to goalkeeper performance, both technically and in the build-up of play. The trophies thus reward a role sometimes less visible to the general public than that of strikers or midfielders.
The Ballon d'Or evening, finally, confirms the place of the Yashin Trophy as one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season. The winners, Unai Simon among the men and Cata Coll among the women, now join the honours list of an award that recognises the quality of play in their position.
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Source: Ouest-France