2026 Ballon d'Or: John Utaka names best player, goalkeeper to win awards

Author: John Owen NwachukwuPublished on: October 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2026 Ballon d'Or: John Utaka names best player, goalkeeper to win awards

Former Super Eagles forward John Utaka endorses Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov of Paris Saint-Germain as a strong contender for the Yashin Trophy. He also identifies Kylian Mbappé as his top choice for the Ballon d'Or. Safonov conceded a goal in a match against Nigeria in June 2025 but kept a clean sheet in September 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for October 26, 2026, in London.

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