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Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie Ranked Fourth Best Goalkeeper in the World
Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie has been named the fourth-best goalkeeper in the world in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings.
The Women’s Yashin Trophy, awarded to the best female goalkeeper each year, was presented on Monday in Paris, with Chelsea and England shot-stopper Hannah Hampton taking the top honor.
Nnadozie, who now plays for Brighton & Hove Albion, secured fourth place after an impressive year for both club and country. Gotham FC’s Ann-Katrin Berger finished second, while Barcelona’s Cata Coll took third. Arsenal’s Daphne van Domselaar rounded out the top five.
The Super Falcons goalkeeper has built a strong reputation on the global stage. She was a key figure in Nigeria’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph in Morocco in 2024 and also shone at club level, winning the 2024 UNFP Goalkeeper of the Season award with Paris FC before lifting the Coupe de France Féminine.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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