What is ‘Golden Glove’ trophy awarded at FIFA World Cup?

FIFA World Cup Golden Glove winners

Football’s final layer of defense is a crucial position. Furthermore, a goalkeeper’s importance is crucial in a competition like the FIFA World Cup because a tie could always be resolved by tiebreakers. Several honors are given out at the end of every FIFA World Cup edition, in addition to the renowned FIFA World Cup trophy handed to the winning nation.

The FIFA World Cup has featured the Golden Glove but with a different name every year since it began in 1930. The Golden Boot and Golden Ball awards, like the Golden Glove, are given to the tournament’s top performers. The Golden Glove award has a very high reputation.

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What is the Golden Glove award?

The Golden Glove trophy is given to the competition’s top goalkeeper. From 1930 to the 1990 World Cup, this honor was known simply as “Goalkeeper of the tournament.” It was handed to the goalie who made the World Cup roster (team of the tournament). Lev Yashin, a legendary goalkeeper for the Soviet Union, was honored with this award in 1994. Every World Cup, a prize known as the “Lev Yashin Trophy” was given to the best goalkeeper in the competition. This prize was rebranded once again to the “Golden Glove Award” for the 2010 World Cup, but the selection criteria for the goalkeeper did not change.

How is Golden Glove winner selected?

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This award’s champion is picked using both statistical data and expert opinion. The goalkeepers who have recorded the most clean sheets during the World Cup are typically handpicked by the climax of the Semifinal phase. FIFA’s Technical Study Group determines the victor following the World Cup final by considering all players’ cumulative effectiveness.

Who are the previous Golden Glove winners?

Thibaut Courtois received the Golden Glove award for the FIFA World Cup 2018, which recognized him as the championship’s exemplary goalkeeper. After defeating England in the third-place play-off, Belgium took third place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and Courtois played a significant role in that.

In his seven appearances in Russia, he recorded 27 saves, more than any other player in the competition. Courtois cemented his place in history as he accepted this unique honor. Fabien Barthez, Oliver Kahn, and Iker Casillas are just a few well-known goalkeepers who have won the honor at the World Cup. The only goalkeeper to receive both the Golden Glove and Golden Ball awards in the same season is Kahn (2002).

Who are the Golden Glove contenders for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar?

Lev Yashin, a legendary goalkeeper for the Soviet Union

Edouard Mendy

Chelsea goalkeeper and Senegalese Goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy is one of Africa’s finest chances for the Golden Glove. Mendy, 30, has everything it requires to end the lengthy delay for an African goalkeeper to receive the award.

He is one of the world’s finest goalkeepers.
He has by now earned a handful of the most prestigious goalkeeping awards in his career. He was labeled UEFA Champions League Goalkeeper of the Year for the 2020-2021 season, as well as FIFA and Africa Goalkeeper of the Year 2021 representing Senegal.

Thibaut Courtois

The Belgian goalie, Thibaut Courtois has been at the pinnacle of his game. He and teammate Eden Hazard became the latest Belgians to win Europe’s most esteemed club competition when they assisted Real Madrid in winning the Uefa Champions League trophy at the climax of the previous campaign. With 108 appearances under his belt and the Adidas Golden Glove at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, he is now his nation’s all-time leading goalkeeper. He will have full motivation to win the Golden Glove at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Allison

Allison who is known as the prototypical sweeper-keeper is among the finest in the world and an integral component of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool. He excels at blocking shots and passing the ball. Alisson is part of that Brazilian squad, which is currently the tournament favorite. He is one of the favorites to win the Golden Glove.