Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón wins Ballon d'Or goalkeeper of the year
The gist
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón was crowned the world's best goalkeeper at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London.
The award follows Spain's World Cup title, where he conceded just one goal in eight games.
How it unfolded
- Oct 23, 2026DAZN ranked Simón No. 2 among men's Yashin Trophy contenders, behind Joan Garcia as favourite and ahead of David Raya at No. 3.
- Oct 24, 2026El Chopo said he was optimistic Simón would win the Yashin Trophy.
- Oct 26, 2026Simón flew to London for the Ballon d'Or gala at the London Palladium Theatre, receiving a good luck message from his flight crew.