Gianluigi Donnarumma It was the Yashin winner, delivered by the Golden Ball to the best goalkeeper in the world on Monday (22). Before being hired by Manchester City in the last transfer window, 26-year-old Italian goalkeeper of 1.96 won all possible titles along with Paris St-Germain last season.
Among the women, the winner was Hannah Hampton, a 24 -year -old and 1.73m from Chelsea and the English team. It was the first time the Yashin trophy also had a female version.
Alisson Becker, Liverpool and the Brazilian team was second among the best goalkeepers.
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Check out the nominees in female and male:
Yashin Men’s Trophy – Best goalkeeper
- 1st – Gianluigi Donnarumma – winner
- 2nd – Alisson Becker
- 3º – Yann Summer
- 4º – Thibaut Courtois
- 5º – Yassine Bounou
- 6th – David Raya
- 7º – Jan Cloud
- 8th – Emiliano Martínez
- 9º – Lucas Chevalier
- 10º – Matz Sels
Yashin Women’s Trophy – Best Goalkeeper
- Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC, Germany)
- Cata Coll (Barcelona, Spain)
- Hannah Hampton (Chelsea, England) – Winner
- Kiagizi (Brighton, Nigéria)
- Daphne van Domselaar (Arsenal, Holanda)
Who was Lev Yashin, who names the best goalkeeper of the Golden Ball?
Lev Yashin is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. Idol of the Dynamo of Moscow and the Soviet team, defended the club’s shirt for over 20 years and played four World Cups (1958, 1962, 1966 and 1970). Recognized for its agility, quick reflexes and innovative style, it was also famous for the black uniform, which earned him the nickname “Black Spider”.
The definitive consecration came in 1963, when Yashin received the Golden Ball – he to this day the only goalkeeper to win the award. Olympic champion in 1956 and Eurocopa in 1960, the Soviet changed the way of playing the position, leaving the goal to intercept intersections and organize the defense. His influence on the game was such that France Football named the best goalkeeper of the season.
Golden Ball 2025: time and where to watch
- Data: Monday, September 22, 2025
- Time: From 16h (from Brasilia)
- Where to watch: TNT (Pay TV) and Max (streaming)
