Yassine Bono, goalkeeper for Sevilla and the Moroccan national team, who was nominated for the FIFA Best Goalkeeper award, expressed his gratitude to the Andalusian club.
"I have to thank Sevilla, who have trusted me. I feel indebted to the club. Thanks to the work I have done in recent times, I am considered one of the best goalkeepers, and that is a source of pride for me, because I have been working in this direction for many years. We must maintain this line and continue improving to become even better," said Bono, quoted by the Sevilla press service.
In addition to Bono, the list of nominees includes the following goalkeepers:
Alisson Becker (Brazil, Liverpool);
Thibaut Courtois (Belgium, Real Madrid);
Edouard Mendy (Senegal, Chelsea);
Emiliano Martinez (Argentine, Aston Villa).
Bono’s recognition as one of the finalists for the prestigious FIFA Best Goalkeeper award is testament to his exceptional performances and the constant improvement he has demonstrated over the past year. The Moroccan goalkeeper’s humble and grateful acknowledgement of Sevilla’s role in his development reflects his strong connection to the club and his commitment to the team’s success.
The inclusion of other high-profile goalkeepers such as Alisson Becker, Thibaut Courtois and Emiliano Martinez in the list of nominees underlines the high level of competition for the award. Each of these players has made significant contributions to their respective teams, and the fan vote will undoubtedly be a closely watched and debated process.
Bono’s words of thanks to Sevilla and his desire to continue to improve and help the team underline his professionalism and leadership qualities. As he competes against some of the world’s best goalkeepers for the coveted FIFA award, Bono’s strong connection to his club and ambition to reach new heights will certainly inspire his teammates and fans alike.