Big honour for BVB star, Kobel in the running for prestigious award | OneFootball

After a strong season, Gregor Kobel can hope for a special honor. The BVB goalkeeper is among the ten nominees for the Yashin Trophy.

Gregor Kobel has a chance to win one of the most prestigious individual awards for goalkeepers. The Borussia Dortmund shot-stopper is one of the ten nominees for the Yashin Trophy, which is awarded as part of the Ballon d’Or to the best goalkeeper of the past season.

For the 28-year-old Swiss international, the nomination is not a first. Kobel was already among the nominees in 2024, but finished tenth in the voting at the time. Two years later, he can hope again. The reasoning behind his nomination particularly highlights “another outstanding season at Borussia Dortmund and an impressive World Cup.”

Kobel played every minute of all 47 of BVB’s competitive matches in the 2025/26 season. Dortmund conceded 57 goals in that time, while the goalkeeper kept 18 clean sheets. He also impressed in the Bundesliga, where he recorded 15 clean sheets.

BVB star Gregor Kobel in the running for the Yashin Trophy

His performances were not limited to club football, however. At the World Cup, Kobel was an important pillar of the Swiss national team and helped them reach the quarter-finals with a number of strong saves. Ballon d’Or organizers describe the Dortmund man as “a modern goalkeeper in every respect.”

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Like many goalkeepers of his generation, Kobel is said to be “inspired by Manuel Neuer” and plays an important role in build-up play for both BVB and the national team. His “decision-making” is also especially praised. The competition for the award is high-profile.

Alongside Kobel, the nominees include Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois, Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, Athletic Bilbao’s Unai Simón, FC Barcelona’s Joan García, Paris Saint-Germain’s Matvey Safonov, and Al-Hilal’s Yassine Bono. Emiliano Martínez, Édouard Mendy, and Vozinha are also among the ten candidates. The winner of the Yashin Trophy will be announced on October 26. To mark its 70th anniversary, the Ballon d’Or gala will be held in London for the first time.

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