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Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simón won the Yashin Trophy for world's best keeper at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London.
Unai Simón won the Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d'Or gala in London, awarded to the world's best goalkeeper. The Athletic Bilbao keeper finished second in 2024 behind Argentina's Dibu Martínez in a controversial decision, but this year's award vindicates his credentials.
Simón's calm presence and ability to recover from mistakes have made him invaluable to Athletic's defence. The award represents a significant success for Athletic Bilbao's philosophy of developing players through their academy at Lezama. Simón, who has a contract until 2029 with no release clause, has repeatedly stated his desire to remain at San Mamés for many years.
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