Thibaut Courtois, the Belgian goalkeeper for Real Madrid, has earned the Yashin Trophy, awarded to the best goalkeeper. The accolade was announced this Monday, honoring Courtois for his standout work over the season that culminated in major titles for his club.
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The award’s history began with Alisson Becker from Liverpool as the inaugural winner. Although 2020 was disrupted by the pandemic, the prize carried on, with Gianluigi Donnarumma taking the honor the following year, recognizing another era of elite goalkeeping.
Courtois, now 30 years old, outpaced a strong field that included veteran Alisson of Liverpool and Ederson of Manchester City. Also in contention were Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid and Yassine Bounou, the standout from Seville, each of whom delivered performances that defined their teams’ campaigns. The trophy’s recognition underscores Courtois’ consistency, leadership, and ability to shield his side under pressure during important fixtures and stretches of the season.