Real Madrid's No.1 has been tipped to take the gong after a stellar season with the Spanish giants that saw him become a Champions League winner
The nominees for the best goalkeeper of the past season have been confirmed with the 2022 Yachine Trophy set to be awarded during the Ballon d'Or ceremony later this year.
Paris Saint-Germain shot-stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma scooped the 2021 prize on the back of Italy's European Championship triumph, with Chelsea's Edouard Mendy finishing second in the final vote.
However, Thibaut Courtois is the man to beat this time around. The Real Madrid net-minder finally added the Champions League trophy to his glittering CV as the Blancos stormed to a 14th European title – and he even earned the Man of the Match award after their final victory over Liverpool.
There are plenty of other top keepers that have made the final vote, which will be conducted by , so read on for the full list of nominees:
Getty ImagesYassine Bounou – Sevilla
Far from a household name outside of Spain, Bounou enjoyed an excellent season as Sevilla yet again secured Champions League qualification.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesAlisson – Liverpool
The inaugural winner of the Yachine Trophy in 2019, Alisson was back to his best in 2021-22 after some shaky moments in the previous campaign.
Getty ImagesThibaut Courtois – Real Madrid
The overwhelming favourite to take the trophy, Courtois' Man-of-the-Match winning display in the Champions League final was one of the best by a goalkeeper in the history of the European Cup.
Getty ImagesEderson – Manchester City
Ederson claimed yet another Premier League winners' medal to add to his collection, with the way he is able to distribute the ball out from the back remaining mind-blowing at times.