Paris, September 22, 2025 – Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has won the 2025 Yashin Trophy. The award recognises the world’s best goalkeeper. Donnarumma received the trophy at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris.
Donnarumma had a remarkable season with Paris Saint-Germain. He played a key role in the team’s historic quadruple success, helping PSG win the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, the French Cup, and the UEFA Super Cup. His performances were consistent and often decisive.
Across all competitions, Donnarumma made numerous crucial saves. His leadership from the goal helped stabilize PSG’s defense. He kept clean sheets in many important matches, proving himself among the world’s elite goalkeepers.
Despite his success, Donnarumma faced contract issues at PSG. Talks for an extension were unsuccessful, leading to his departure from the club in summer 2025. He later joined Manchester City on a five-year deal reportedly worth £30 million. Donnarumma expressed a desire to remain at PSG but accepted the new challenge.
At the Ballon d’Or ceremony, Donnarumma also ranked ninth in the overall voting. This highlighted his recognition not just as a goalkeeper, but as one of the top players in the world. Fans praised his consistency, reflexes, and composure under pressure.
Donnarumma has already won the Yashin Trophy once before, in 2021. Winning it again confirms his status as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation. His move to Manchester City is expected to continue his development and further his reputation globally.
With the 2025 Yashin Trophy, Donnarumma joins an elite group of goalkeepers to win the award multiple times. His performances at PSG and now Manchester City indicate a promising future. Fans and experts alike consider him a leading figure in modern football.
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