Unai Simón Wins 2026 Yashin Trophy as World’s Best Goalkeeper After Spain World Cup Triumph
Simón won after Spain’s World Cup run, while Coll completed a Barcelona quadruple and edged Hannah Hampton for the women’s honor.
- 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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Beyond the triumph of Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas , the Golden Ball gala had another indisputable winner on Monday night: the discreet Unai Simón . The goalkeeper of the Athletic Club and the Selection became yesterday one of the great protagonists of the award ceremony by collecting for the first time in his career the Yashin trophy , which recognizes the best goalkeeper in the world, after his great performance in the 2026 World Cup.The 29-…
The Yachine Trophy, rewarding the best football goaltender of the 2025-2026 season, was awarded Monday in London, at the Ballon d'Or gala, at the Spanish Unai Simon. ...
Ballon D'Or 2026: Spain's Unai Simon Named Men's Goalkeeper of the Year
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon was named Men's Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony following his impressive performances in the FIFA World Cup, where he played a key role in the national team's title-winning campaign. Sports News | Ballon D'Or 2026: Spain's Unai Simon Named Men's Goalkeeper of the Year.
After crowning the world champion with Spain and consecrating in LaLiga, Unai Simón caught the Yashin Trophy during the 2026 Golden Ball
The goalkeeper of the selection remembered all those who have led him to be chosen the best goalkeeper of the season
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