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Kechinov believes Martinez will win the FIFA goalkeeper of the year award

MOSCOW, February 8 – RIA Novosti, Svetlana Bonopartova. Former Russian national football team striker Valery Kechinov told RIA Novosti that Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez will win the best goalkeeper of the year award, according to the International Football Federation (FIFA).

Argentina’s world champion Martinez, Morocco’s goalkeeper Yassin Bounou and Real Madrid and Belgium’s goalkeeper Thibault Courtois were among the last three contenders for the FIFA Goalkeeper of the Year award.

“The athlete who wins something from the team always wins. This year the Argentina national team won the World Cup, which means Martinez is recognized as the best goalkeeper in the world. That’s fair, because his excellent game helped Argentina win the coveted trophy. the title,” said Kechinov.

“But Courtois is definitely on the list of candidates rightfully,” Kechinov said. “He contributed greatly to Real Madrid’s Champions League victory.”

The winner will be announced at the FIFA Awards Gala in Paris on February 27.

Source: Ria

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