RONWEN WILLIAMS EYES YASHIN TROPHY

 


 Soccer enthusiasts in South Africa have launched a nationwide campaign to mobilize votes for Ronwen Williams, Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper and captain of the South African national team, to win the prestigious Yashin Trophy.

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Presented annually by France Football, the Yashin Trophy recognizes the best performing goalkeeper globally, considering factors such as:

- Clean sheets

- Saves

- Leadership

- Consistency



Williams' exceptional goalkeeping skills and leadership have earned him widespread recognition, making him a strong contender for the award. His impressive stats include:

- 15 clean sheets in the 2022/2023 PSL season

- 80% save rate in international matches

- 50+ appearances for the South African national team

Fans, players, and coaches are urging fellow South Africans to vote for Williams:



"Let's bring home the Yashin Trophy! Williams deserves it!" - Themba Zwane, Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder



"Ronwen is the heartbeat of our team. He's the best!" - Pitso Mosimane, former Mamelodi Sundowns coach


Williams faces stiff competition from top goalkeepers worldwide,

Yashin Trophy Nominees Ranked

Rank

Goalkeeper

Club

1

Emiliano Martinez

Aston Villa

2

Unai Simon

Athletic Bilbao

3

Gregor Kobel

Borussia Dortmund

4

Gianluigi Donnarumma

Paris Saint-Germain

5

Andriy Lunin

Real Madrid

6

Mike Maignan

AC Milan

7

Diogo Costa

Porto

8

Yann Sommer

Inter Milan

9

Giorgi Mamardashvili

Valencia

10

Ronwen Williams

Mamelodi Sundowns




Winning the Yashin Trophy would:

- Boost Williams' international profile
- Enhance South Africa's reputation in global football
- Inspire young goalkeepers across the continent

"Williams has the skills, experience, and leadership to win the Yashin Trophy," says Mark Gleason, football analyst.

Ronwen Williams' nomination for the Yashin Trophy is a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication. South Africans must rally behind their national team captain to bring home this prestigious award.

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