Why Ronwen Williams Has a Shot at Winning the Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d'Or Awards
- Ronwen Williams could be making history by being the first African to win the Yashin Trophy this year after being shortlisted for the award
- The South African international was one of the ten nominated goalkeepers who are eligible to win the prestigious award at the Ballon d'Or ceremony
- The Bafana Bafana goalkeeper was named the best shot-stopper at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in Ivory Coast
Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has been told why he stands a good chance of winning the Yashin Trophy ahead of other nominees at the 2024 Ballon d'Or awards.
The Mamelodi Sundowns star was one of the ten goalkeepers to be shortlisted for the best goalkeeper award at the Ballon d'Or ceremony this year.
The South African international made history by becoming the first goalkeeper to play his club football in Africa and be nominated for the award.
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Why Williams stands a good chance of winning Yashin Trophy
In an interview with KickOff, as per Afri-foot, Bafana Bafana goalkeeper coach Grant Johnson explained why Williams has a very good chance of winning the Yashin Trophy this year.
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The Bafana Bafana star was nominated alongside Unai Simon, Mike Maignan, Yann Sommer, Andriy Lunin, Emiliano Martinez, Diogo Costa, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Gregor Kobel.
"Firstly, I don't think people realise how huge it is to be nominated for a Ballon d'Or award," the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper coach said.
"Ronwen has been nominated, with the opportunity to be the number one goalkeeper in the world."
Johnson believes Williams' performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast has given him an edge in winning the prestigious award.
"After Ronwen's heroics at the AFCON tournament in January this year, he deserves to be there and has a very good chance of winning the prestigious Yashin trophy.
What you need to know about Ronwen Williams
Ronwen Williams is a renowned South African PSL football star celebrated for his exceptional goalkeeping abilities. Hailing from Port Elizabeth, he grew up in Gelvandale, where his family shared a deep passion for soccer.
His mother, a former striker for Shutterproof Women FC, continued to play the sport while pregnant with Ronwen, only stopping when she was five months along. He fondly remembers his father as his first coach and drew significant inspiration from his uncle, a goalkeeper.
Ronwen Williams has a market value of €1.00 million, reflecting his impressive progression over the years, starting from €200,000 in 2012 and projected to be €1.40 million by 2024. Worldwide, he ranks 6,934 among all players, while in the Betway Premiership, he stands at 26. Within his club, Mamelodi Sundowns FC, he is ranked 12, and among players from South Africa, he holds the 27th position. As a goalkeeper, he is ranked 428 among all players.
Williams disgraces SuperSport star with sublime skill
Briefly News earlier reported on Williams embarrassing a SuperSport United star during their tie in the Premier Soccer League.
The move by the Ballon d'Or nominee generated different reactions from fans on social media.
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