Unai Simón Wins 2026 Yashin Trophy as World’s Best Goalkeeper After Spain World Cup Triumph
Unai Simón and Cata Coll were honored after standout seasons, with Simón conceding one goal in Spain’s World Cup run and Coll winning a Barcelona quadruple.
- On Monday, Athletic Club goalkeeper Unai Simón and Barcelona's Cata Coll won the Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, recognized as the best male and female goalkeepers of 2026.
- Simón secured the honor after conceding only one goal across seven matches as Spain won the World Cup this summer, prevailing over fellow Spanish goalkeepers David Raya and Joan García.
- The goalkeeper set a new World Cup record with a 650-minute shutout streak, surpassing Italian goalkeeper Walter Zenga's previous mark of 517 minutes, and won the Zamora Trophy during the 2023-24 LaLiga season.
- Following a dominant season with Barcelona Femini, Coll claimed the women's prize after securing a quadruple featuring the Champions League, Liga F, Copa de la Reina, and Supercopa de España.
- The duo's success marks a milestone for Spanish football, as they join Lamine Yamal, Luis de la Fuenta, and Vicky Lopez among five Spanish award winners at this year's ceremony in London.
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The goalkeeper from Spain won the award to which Colo Colo's archer also aspired.
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Both Spanish protagonists won the award for 'best goalkeeper' of their respective categories.
The Spanish goalkeeper received recognition during the Golden Ball gala, held this Monday in London.
Spain and Barcelona have made low-handed the first prizes awarded during the Golden Ball ceremony 2026, winning, among others, the title of best coach with Luis de la Fuente and that of best young man with Lamine Yamal. (ANSA)
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