Gregor Kobel earns nomination for 2026 Ballon d’Or Goalkeeper of the Year

Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel is among the 10 candidates selected for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. The nomination follows a season in which Kobel recorded 15 clean sheets in the Bundesliga and represented Switzerland at the World Cup. The selection committee cited his consistent decision-making and shot-stopping ability as primary factors for his inclusion. The list of nominees was announced on Tuesday and includes nine other international goalkeepers. Joining Kobel on the shortlist are Yassine Bounou, Thibaut Courtois, Joan García, Edouard Mendy, Emiliano Martínez, David Raya, Vozinha, Unai Simón, and Matvey Safonov. The awards program acknowledges the top performers in the sport over the past year.

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