Bono and Mendy among Ballon d'Or goalkeeper nominees | OneFootball

France Football has unveiled the 2026 Ballon d'Or goalkeeper shortlists for men and women. According to Goal.com, Morocco and Al-Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou headlines the men's field.

The men's nominees are Yassine Bounou (Morocco, Al-Hilal), Thibaut Courtois (Belgium, Real Madrid), Joan Garcia (Spain, Barcelona), Gregor Kobel (Switzerland, Dortmund), Emiliano Martinez (Argentina, Chelsea), Edouard Mendy (Senegal, Al-Ahli), David Raya (Spain, Arsenal), Matvey Safonov (Russia, Paris Saint-Germain), Unai Simon (Spain, Athletic Bilbao) and Vozinha (Cape Verde, Colo-Colo).

The women's list features Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham), Cata Coll (Barcelona), Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Lorena (Kansas City) and Ayaka Yamashita (Manchester City).

Barcelona have players nominated in both categories.

Last season delivered drama across Europe's major leagues, the UEFA Champions League and the 2026 World Cup, making this year's Ballon d'Or races particularly compelling.

Source: Goal.com

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