7 June 2026
World Cup Golden Glove winners: the best goalkeepers
The Golden Glove award honours the standout goalkeeper of each World Cup. Here are the recent winners.
| Year | Goalkeeper | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Emiliano Martínez | Argentina |
| 2018 | Thibaut Courtois | Belgium |
| 2014 | Manuel Neuer | Germany |
| 2010 | Iker Casillas | Spain |
| 2006 | Gianluigi Buffon | Italy |
| 2002 | Oliver Kahn | Germany |
Goalkeepers win World Cups too — Martínez's shootout heroics in 2022 are the latest proof. A keeper can carry a side deep into your bracket.
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