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Nigerian football star Chiamaka Nnadozie, a goalkeeper for Paris FC, has been nominated for the prestigious Ballon d'Or Yachine Trophy, an award given to the world's most outstanding goalkeeper.
Chiamaka Nnadozie, a 24-year-old goalkeeper for Paris FC, has been nominated by the Ballon d’Or for the Ballon d’Or Yachine for her outstanding performance.
The Ballon d’Or is one of football’s most prestigious individual awards, recognising the world’s best players. The Yachine Trophy celebrates the most outstanding goalkeepers of the year. It represents the pinnacle of individual achievement in the sport.
Born on December 8, 2000, Chiamaka Nnadozie’s club career has been remarkable since she joined Paris FC from Nigerian club Rivers Angels in January 2020, making an impressive 118 appearances.
A highlight of her time with Paris FC was her heroic performance in the 2025 Coupe de France Féminine final against Paris Saint-Germain, where she saved two crucial penalties to secure the trophy for her team.
She is acknowledged as one of Africa’s premier goalkeepers, and she is also a two-time recipient of the CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award.
In 2024, she made history by becoming the first African player to claim the UNFP Division 1 Féminine Goalkeeper of the Season award, also earning the D1 Arkema Best Goalkeeper of the Season honour in the same year.
