FIFA World Cup 2022: Which goalkeeper will win the Golden Glove award?

The adidas Golden Glove, which was formerly called the Lev Yashin Award until 2006 in recognition of the illustrious Russian goalie, will be given out for the eighth time at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022.

At the most famous football tournament in the world, the competition to be named best shot-stopper is still going strong, with penalty shootouts producing outstanding performances.

These are the leading candidates for the FIFA World Cup2022 Golden Glove:


Luka Livakovic

Goalkeeper Danijel Subasic of Croatia played a crucial role in the nation's triumphant journey to the 2018 World Cup final.

Loc Lloris

Hugo Lloris, the captain of France, is a goalkeeper who has received little attention despite helping his nation win the 2018 World Cup.

Emmanuel Martinez

Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has recently played a significant role in the nation's development. The Albicelestes reached the final thanks to a superb performance by the Aston Villa goalie in Qatar.

Yasmin Bounou

Bounou was in excellent form the entire tournament, but against Spain in the round of 16, when he helped his team keep a clean sheet while also saving two penalty shootout attempts, his tenacity stood out the most.

FAQ

What exactly is "Golden Glove"?

Unlike the Golden Boot, which FIFA officially adopted before the 1994 World Cup, the Golden Glove award is a more recent addition to the World Cup.

How is the Golden Glove presented?

The goalkeeper with the most shutouts wins the Golden Glove in most domestic competitions. But because the World Cup has such a condensed format, prizes are given mainly on contributions made from the goal line rather than on the number of clean sheets retained.