{"id":8900,"date":"2025-09-23T08:41:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T08:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/?p=8900"},"modified":"2025-09-23T08:41:03","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T08:41:03","slug":"gigio-donnarumma-wins-yashin-trophy-2025-best-goalkeeper-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/gigio-donnarumma-wins-yashin-trophy-2025-best-goalkeeper-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Gigio Donnarumma Wins Yashin Trophy 2025 \u2014 Best Goalkeeper in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Ballon d\u2019Or ceremony in Paris in September 2025, Gianluigi Donnarumma was awarded the <strong>Yashin Trophy<\/strong>, recognizing him as the best goalkeeper over the past season. This marks the <strong>second time<\/strong> he has claimed this honour, having first won it in 2021 after Euro 2020.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/news\/mens\/gianluigi-donnarumma-wins-yashin-trophy-2025-63894165?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Club Moments: PSG, Champions League &amp; Move to Manchester City<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PSG &amp; Champions League 2024-25<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Donnarumma was a central figure in <strong>Paris Saint-Germain\u2019s historic first UEFA Champions League win<\/strong> in the 2024-25 season. His performances in the knockout phase and in the final were vital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He also earned a spot in the <strong>2024-25 Champions League Team of the Season<\/strong> thanks to his consistency and crucial saves throughout that campaign<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"457\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-1.jpg 457w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-1-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-1-150x182.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-1-300x365.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transfer to Manchester City &amp; Early Performances<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In September 2025, Donnarumma transferred from PSG to <strong>Manchester City<\/strong> on a five-year deal. The move came after PSG acquired a new goalkeeper (Lucas Chevalier), prompting Donnarumma\u2019s exit.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Though early in his stint with City, he has already made <strong>notable performances in recent matches<\/strong>, helping the club with clean sheets and displaying the shot-stopping, composure and presence that marked his PSG and Italy runs. <em>(Specific match stats are still building, given how recent the move is.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"525\" data-id=\"8906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-3.jpg 444w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-3-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-3-150x177.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-3-300x355.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Italian National Team: Captain, Record Holder &amp; International Accolades<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Donnarumma has earned over <strong>76 caps<\/strong> for Italy as of September 2025.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/news\/mens\/gianluigi-donnarumma-wins-yashin-trophy-2025-63894165?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He has been captain since Euro 2024.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One of his most celebrated moments with Italy is <strong>Euro 2020<\/strong>, where he played a starring role, helping Italy win the tournament and being awarded <strong>Player of the Tournament<\/strong>\u2014one of the rare times a goalkeeper takes that accolade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"439\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-5.jpg 439w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-5-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-5-150x186.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-5-300x372.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 439px) 100vw, 439px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@donnarumma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Distinctions &amp; Career Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are more of Donnarumma\u2019s standout stats and honours that reinforce why he was chosen Best Goalkeeper for 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Achievement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Yashin Trophy Wins<\/strong><\/td><td>2 (2021, 2025) \u2014 one of only a few goalkeepers to win more than once.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/news\/mens\/gianluigi-donnarumma-wins-yashin-trophy-2025-63894165?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Clean Sheets &amp; Saves in UCL Knockouts<\/strong><\/td><td>Key clean sheets in critical Champions League knockout rounds for PSG; crucial saves that helped them advance.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/news\/mens\/gianluigi-donnarumma-wins-yashin-trophy-2025-63894165?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Major Trophies<\/strong><\/td><td>Won multiple domestic league titles with PSG, domestic cups, plus the 2024-25 Champions League.<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gianluigi_Donnarumma?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>International Records<\/strong><\/td><td>Youngest goalkeepers to feature for Italian senior team; youngest U-21 appearances; being captain at a young age.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-4-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-4-1-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-4-1-150x183.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-4-1-300x367.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@mancity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Donnarumma Was the Clear Choice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consistent High-Level Performance<\/strong>: At PSG, especially during their Champions League run, Donnarumma made game-saving stops and maintained composure under pressure. That kind of reliability in big moments strongly appeals to voters.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dual Success: Club &amp; Country<\/strong>: Winning the Champions League for the first time with PSG, followed by strong leadership and results for Italy (including captaincy) gives weight beyond just club form.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recognition Among Peers &amp; Media<\/strong>: Aside from trophies, being named in the Team of the Season at the UCL and being shortlisted \/ nominated consistently in top goalkeeper polls shows wide recognition.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transition &amp; Resilience<\/strong>: Leaving PSG after a successful tenure and immediately stepping into a new league with Man City, with expectations high, yet still winning the Yashin Trophy \u2014 it speaks to his professionalism and adaptability.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"445\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-2.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-2-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-2-150x186.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Donnarumma-2-300x373.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@donnarumma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Looking Ahead: What\u2019s Next for Donnarumma<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At Manchester City, under Pep Guardiola, expectations will be for him to deliver clean sheets in the Premier League, big European ties, and perhaps more personal accolades.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Italy will look to him to continue anchoring the goal, especially with upcoming qualifiers and the World Cup in sight. Maintaining fitness, consistency and leadership will be key.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As he has now won the Yashin Trophy twice, repeating or adding other major awards (e.g. Best FIFA Goalkeeper, domestic Golden Gloves) could further cement his legacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/Bangbet.com\">Bangbet<\/a> More Than Win!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the Ballon d\u2019Or ceremony in Paris in September 2025, Gianluigi Donnarumma was awarded the Yashin Trophy, recognizing him as the best goalkeeper over the past season. 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