February 08, (THEWILL) – The race for The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper Award is heating up with three top contenders battling it out for the prize. Emiliano Martinez, Thibaut Courtois and Yassine Bounou, are all in the running after impressing on the international stage.
Martinez, who was instrumental in helping Argentina win the World Cup for a third time, is considered a front-runner for the award. He made crucial saves in the final, including a penalty shootout, which helped Argentina secure the title.
Bounou, on the other hand, also had a standout performance in Qatar, helping Morocco reach the World Cup semi-finals and keeping three clean sheets in the tournament.
Courtois, who made a significant impact in the club game, helped Real Madrid win a Champions League and La Liga double last term. He recorded an impressive save percentage of 80.56% and made nine saves in the UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool.
The award ceremony, which will take place later this month in Paris, will be an opportunity for these talented goalkeepers to be rewarded for their performances after each made a strong case for the coveted prize.
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