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Unai Simón wins best goalkeeper at 2026 Ballon d'Or by wide margin

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Unai Simón wins best goalkeeper at 2026 Ballon d'Or by wide margin

Summary

Unai Simón, goalkeeper for Athletic Club and the Spanish national team, secured the best goalkeeper title at the 2026 Ballon d'Or with 351 points. He finished 128 points ahead of second-place David Raya, who garnered 223 points. Thibaut Courtois placed third with 77 points. The rankings, published by France Football, revealed a significant vote disparity, with Simón and Raya accounting for a substantial majority of the total points awarded. This ranking highlights Spain's strong presence among top goalkeepers, as three Spanish players are in the top seven positions.

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By the Numbers

•Unai Simón earns 351 points to win the goalkeeper title.
•David Raya finishes second with 223 points.
•Thibaut Courtois places third with 77 points.
•Spanish goalkeepers hold three of the top seven spots.
•Vote distribution shows top two goalkeepers amassed over 400 points combined.

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11:01 AMYahoo Sports — 📊 France Football reveals Unai Simón's huge winning margin

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Unai Simón, goalkeeper for Athletic Club and the Spanish national team, was the clear winner in the vote for best goalkeeper at the 2026 Ballon d’Or.According to the rankings published today by Fra...
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