The International Football Federation (FIFA) has announced the nominees for the Best Goalkeeper Award 2022. The list includes the starting goalkeeper of the reigning world champions, Argentina national team, Emiliano Martinez, as well as the goalkeeper of Spanish giants Real Madrid, Thibaut Courtois.
The full list of five finalists for the award is as follows:
Alisson Becker (Brazil, Liverpool);
Yassine Bono (Morocco, Seville);
Thibaut Courtois (Belgium, Real Madrid);
Edouard Mendy (Senegal, Chelsea);
Emiliano Martinez (Argentine, Aston Villa).
Notably, two of the five goalkeepers represent the Brazilian national team at international level: Alisson Becker and Edouard Mendy. The choice will be made by the fans, who will be able to vote for each of the candidates presented on the organization's official website.
The nomination of Yassine Bono, Sevilla's Moroccan goalkeeper, is particularly notable. Bono has been an exceptional player for his club, and his inclusion among the finalists is testament to his impressive performances over the past year.
Other nominees, such as Alisson Becker, Thibaut Courtois and Emiliano Martinez, have also established themselves as some of the best goalkeepers in the world, thanks to their consistent performances and crucial contributions to their respective teams.
The fan vote for the Best Goalkeeper award will undoubtedly be a closely watched and debated contest, as each of the nominees has a strong case to be recognised as the best goalkeeper of 2022. The announcement of the winner will be eagerly awaited by football fans around the world.
