Nominees Announced for 2025 Yashin Trophy: Best Goalkeeper at Ballon d’Or

The official list of nominees for the 2025 Yashin Trophy, recognizing the best goalkeeper in world football, has been revealed. Fans and experts now debate who deserves to win after a season filled with standout performances.

FULL LIST OF NOMINEES

This year’s shortlist features top names from across Europe and beyond. The confirmed nominees are David Raya (Arsenal), Emi Martinez (Aston Villa), Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest), Diogo Costa (Porto), Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain), Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC), Cata Coll (Barcelona), and Hannah Hampton (Chelsea). These goalkeepers were chosen for their impressive records during the 2024/25 season at both club and international levels.

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS AND FORM

Several Premier League keepers are on the list, reflecting their league’s defensive strength this year. David Raya helped Arsenal secure a Champions League spot, with the team finishing second in the Premier League. Emi Martinez has played a major role for Aston Villa, who recently earned a Europa League spot for the 2025/26 season. Alisson Becker continued to be a key player at Liverpool, who are the reigning champions of the Premier League. Gianluigi Donnarumma performed strongly for PSG, who are leading Ligue 1 and won the Champions League. Diogo Costa’s performances for Porto ensured their title challenge went down to the wire in Portugal. Hannah Hampton starred for Chelsea as they retained the Women’s Super League title, while Cata Coll was a crucial figure for Barcelona’s dominant run in Spain.

WHAT COMES NEXT FOR THE NOMINEES?

The winner will be announced at the Ballon d’Or ceremony later this year. Many of these goalkeepers are about to lead their teams into important fixtures. Arsenal will face Manchester United next and could rise to second with a win, while Aston Villa hope to close the gap to the top four. Chelsea Women are gearing up for the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage, looking to build on recent domestic success. Fans and experts will be watching closely to see which goalkeeper delivers in the final weeks before the vote is decided.