‘Dibu’ Martínez in the race for a third Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper
Despite missing out on the 2026 World Cup, the Argentine goalie will aim to replicate his 2023 and 2024 wins La entrada ‘Dibu’ Martínez in the race for a third Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez has been nominated for his third Yashin Trophy, the annual award presented by France Football to the world's best goalkeeper, at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. Martínez, 34, is the only Argentine among the nominees alongside nine other goalkeepers, including Spanish stars Vozinha and Unai Simón.
This nomination comes as a surprise, as Martínez had a solid season with Aston Villa, winning the 2026 UEFA Europa League, but struggled in the World Cup, conceding eight goals in eight games. Despite this, he set a record with 11 saves in the World Cup final, earning him the most recorded interventions in the tournament's deciding match.
Martínez will face tough competition for the award, with Simón and Raya, both Spanish goalkeepers, leading the pack. The Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place on October 26 at The London Palladium.
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