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·8 September 2026

Dortmund's Kobel nominated for Ballon d'Or Goalkeeper of the Year award

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Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel has been named on the 10-strong shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or Men's Goalkeeper of the Year.

According to BuLi News, the candidates were announced on Tuesday. Kobel kept 15 clean sheets in the Bundesliga last season and impressed for Switzerland at the World Cup.

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The shortlist includes Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal/Morocco), Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid/Belgium), Joan García (FC Barcelona/Spain) and Edouard Mendy (Al-Ahli/Senegal).

Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa/Chelsea/Argentina), David Raya (Arsenal/Spain), Vozinha (GD Chaves/Colo-Colo/Cape Verde), Unai Simón (Athletic Club/Spain) and Matvey Safonov (Paris Saint-Germain/Russia) complete the list.

This is the men's goalkeeping category within the 2026 Ballon d'Or awards.

Source: BuLi News

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