Earlier afternoon, the 2024 Yashin Trophy nominees were announced. The winners of the award, which honors the top goalkeepers of the previous 12 months, will be announced on Monday, October 28, 2024, during the Ballon d’Or presentation.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martínez, who won the trophy in 2023 has once again been nominated. The Argentine has enjoyed again another fantastic year, leading Villa to the Champions League and another triumphant international competition with his team, this time taking home the 2024 Copa America title.

Eight of the nominations are from Europe, while there are no additional nominees from South America. Gregor Kobel of Switzerland and Borussia Dortmund, Yann Sommer of Switzerland and Inter Milan, Andriy Lunin of Ukraine and Real Madrid, Mike Maignan of Franxe and AC Milan, Giorgi Mamardashvili of Georgia and Valencia, and last but not least Unai Simón of Spain and Athletico Bilbao are the opponents Martínez will face.

Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa is the only African nominee.