Unai Simón nominated for Yashin Trophy at Ballon d'Or gala

Athletic Club goalkeeper Unai Simón has been named among the ten nominees for the Yashin Trophy at the upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony in London. Following his performance as a runner-up for the award in 2024, Simón enters the competition as a strong favorite.

His recent achievements include winning the European Championship with the Spanish national team and securing the Zamora Trophy as LaLiga's goalkeeper with the fewest goals conceded. Additionally, he set a historic World Cup record for consecutive minutes without conceding a goal, totaling 650 minutes.