Courtois, candidate for Best Goalkeeper of the Year at the Ballon d'Or awards
The madridista is among the 10 nominees for the award presented by ‘France Football’.
Thibaut Courtois is one of the candidates to win the 2026 Best Goalkeeper of the Year award, presented by France Football magazine. During the 2025/26 season, the Belgian goalkeeper was once again a key player for Real Madrid and also participated in the World Cup with his national team. The other nominated goalkeepers are Bono, Joan García, Kobel, Emiliano Martínez, Mendy, David Raya, Safonov, Unai Simón, and Vozinha.
The winner will be chosen by an international jury of specialized journalists and announced during the Ballon d'Or gala, which celebrates its 70th edition with a ceremony set to take place in London on October 26.
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