Édouard Mendy ranks ninth in 2026 Yachine Trophy

Senegalese goalkeeper Édouard Mendy has returned to the top ten of the Yachine Trophy, finishing in ninth place at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony. Playing for Al-Ahli, Mendy's ranking follows a successful 2025-2026 season that included winning the AFC Champions League and achieving success in the Saudi Pro League, alongside helping Senegal secure the African title in Morocco.

Mendy finished behind eighth-placed Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and ahead of tenth-placed Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. The 2026 Yachine Trophy was won by Spain's Unai Simón, followed by David Raya and Thibaut Courtois. This marks Mendy's return to the elite list after being absent from the rankings in 2023, 2024, and 2025. His previous best results include a second-place finish in 2021 and fourth place in 2022.