FIFA has unveiled the highly anticipated finalists for The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper and The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper awards, adding excitement to the upcoming 2023 edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards. These awards celebrate the outstanding goalkeeping talent in both women’s and men’s football, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the sport.
In the race for The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper, the finalists, listed alphabetically, include Mackenzie Arnold from Australia, representing West Ham United FC; Catalina Coll from Spain, affiliated with FC Barcelona; and Mary Earps from England, donning the colors of Manchester United. These goalkeeping luminaries have demonstrated exceptional skill and prowess, earning them well-deserved spots among the elite.
On the men’s side, The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper finalists, also listed alphabetically, feature Yassine Bounou from Morocco, a stalwart of Sevilla FC; Thibaut Courtois from Belgium, guarding the posts for Real Madrid CF; and Ederson from Brazil, a key figure in the defense of Manchester City FC. These goalkeepers have showcased remarkable talent and resilience, earning their places as finalists.
The finalists were selected through a rigorous process involving an international jury comprising women’s and men’s national team coaches, national team captains, specialist journalists, and fans worldwide registered on FIFA.com.
The excitement doesn’t end here, as FIFA plans to unveil more finalists for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023. Upcoming announcements will include finalists for The Best FIFA Women’s Coach, The Best FIFA Men’s Coach, The Best FIFA Women’s Player, The Best FIFA Men’s Player, and the prestigious FIFA Puskás Award.
All eyes are set on the grand ceremony where the winners of The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 will be crowned. The special event is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 15, 2024, in London, England. This marks the third time FIFA has chosen London as the venue for The Best FIFA Football Awards, following the successful ceremonies held in 2017 and 2018 in the vibrant city. Football enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the unveiling of the champions in this celebration of excellence within the realm of goalkeeping and football brilliance.
