Unai Simón Named Best Goalkeeper

Unai Simón picked up the award for best goalkeeper at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London. The shot-stopper reached the pinnacle of world football this year after clinching the gold medal at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Goalkeeping legend Peter Schmeichel presented the award.

Before the men's winner was announced, the women's award was also presented, with Barcelona's Cata Coll claiming the honour to become the fourth