Unai Simón wins 2026 Yachine Trophy
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on 3news
Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón won the 2026 Yachine Trophy for the best men’s goalkeeper at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London. His performance with world champions Spain and seven clean sheets made the difference, according to 3news.
Unai Simón, goalkeeper for Athletic Club and the Spanish national team, won the 2026 Yachine Trophy for the best men’s goalkeeper at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, 3news reports. The Spaniard had played a major role in his country’s World Cup victory.
During the tournament, Simón conceded only one goal in eight matches and recorded seven clean sheets, a competition record. He also received the Golden Glove awarded to the World Cup’s best goalkeeper. He finished ahead of, among others, Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya and Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
The award follows Simón’s Zamora Trophy, won in La Liga during the 2023-2024 season, and his contribution to Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente was also honoured at the ceremony as men’s coach of the year.
