Spanov did not win the award for the best goalkeeper in the world Paris-Saint-Germain goalkeeper and the Russian national team Matvey Spanov did not win the award for the best goalkeeper of 2026 according to France Football. The ceremony was held for the first time in London, at the Palladium Theatre. The goalkeeper of the Athletic Club Bilbao and the Spanish national team, Unai Simon, was recognized as the best goalkeeper in the world. For the first time in the history of Russian football, Spanov was nominated for the best goalkeeper award. David Lidstrom/Getty Images.