In anticipation of The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023, FIFA has announced the finalists for The Best Women’s Goalkeeper and The Best Men’s Goalkeeper, recognizing outstanding talent between the goalposts in women’s and men’s football.
For The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper, the finalists, listed alphabetically, include Mackenzie Arnold (Australia / West Ham United FC), Catalina Coll (Spain / FC Barcelona), and Mary Earps (England / Manchester United). These exceptional athletes have showcased exemplary goalkeeping skills, earning them a spot among the elite contenders for this coveted recognition.
In the realm of men’s football, The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper finalists, also presented alphabetically, feature Yassine Bounou (Morocco / Sevilla FC), Thibaut Courtois (Belgium / Real Madrid CF), and Ederson (Brazil / Manchester City FC). These goalkeeping maestros have demonstrated prowess and resilience, earning their places as frontrunners for the prestigious award.
The selection process involves an international jury, including women’s and men’s national team coaches, captains, specialist journalists, and fans registered on FIFA.com. The diverse perspectives ensure a comprehensive evaluation of goalkeeping excellence.
FIFA promises further excitement with upcoming announcements of finalists for additional categories, such as The Best FIFA Women’s Coach, The Best FIFA Men’s Coach, The Best FIFA Women’s Player, The Best FIFA Men’s Player, and the FIFA Puskás Award.
The culmination of this prestigious event is set to take place at a special ceremony on Monday, January 15, 2024, in London, England. This marks the third occasion that FIFA has chosen London as the venue for The Best FIFA Football Awards, following the successful ceremonies in 2017 and 2018. Football enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the unveiling of the winners who will join the illustrious ranks of past recipients.