Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie has earned global recognition after being ranked the fourth-best goalkeeper in the world at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony in Paris.
The Nigerian international, who plays her club football with
Paris FC in France, was named among the top five in the prestigious ranking for
the inaugural Women’s Yashin Trophy — an award dedicated to the best female
goalkeepers in the world.
England and Chelsea shot-stopper Hannah Hampton made history
by becoming the first-ever winner of the award, after an outstanding year that
saw her inspire the Lionesses to Euro 2025 glory and lead Chelsea to a domestic
treble. Germany’s Ann-Katrin Berger claimed second place, while Spain’s Cata
Coll finished third.
For Nnadozie, the recognition is another milestone in a
rapidly rising career. She first gained worldwide attention at the 2023 FIFA
Women’s World Cup, where she produced a Player of the Match performance in
Nigeria’s shock victory over co-hosts Australia. Since then, she has
established herself as one of Africa’s finest goalkeepers and a key figure for
both club and country.
Hampton’s landmark award capped a remarkable season in which
she kept 13 clean sheets in the Women’s Super League, shared the Golden Glove,
and played a decisive role in England’s European success.
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