The Ballon d’Or is football’s most prestigious individual accolade, awarded annually to the best player in the world. South Africa’ Ronwen Williams, has been nominated for the prestigious Yachine Trophy, the world’s most prestigious goalkeeping award. Established in 1956, legends like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Johan Cruyff, and Stanley Matthews have all lifted the iconic trophy. Over the years, the voting system has evolved, especially with changes introduced in 2022, making the process more structured.

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The 2024 Voting Process

In 2024, voting is conducted by journalists from the top 100 FIFA-ranked countries for the men’s game and the top 50 for the women’s game. Each journalist selects their top five players from a shortlist, assigning points to each ranking: 6 points for 1st, 4 for 2nd, and so on. Since 2022, voting is based on a player’s performance across a single European season, alongside factors like team success, fair play, and sportsmanship.

Ronwen Williams’ Historic Yachine Trophy Nomination

South Africa’s Ronwen Williams, goalkeeper for Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns, has made history by being the first Africa-based player to receive a nomination for the Yachine Trophy. His nomination follows his excellent performances during the Africa Cup of Nations, where South Africa secured third place. He is one of 10 nominees for the award, which recognizes the best goalkeeper in the world.

How to Cast Your Vote for Ronwen

You can vote for Ronwen Williams in the Yachine Trophy by following these simple steps:

Visit the official Ballon d’Or voting link.
Select your top picks for the various categories, including the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or, the Kopa Trophy, and finally, the Yachine Trophy.
After selecting Ronwen for the Yachine Trophy, confirm your choices by clicking “validate.”
Complete the voting process by casting votes in the remaining categories, including Coach of the Year.
Ensure that you vote on both the French and English links, as the votes are counted separately.

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Ronwen’s Competition

Ronwen Williams is up against some of the best goalkeepers in the world, including Diogo Costa, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Emiliano Martinez.

Voting ends on October 28, 2024, when the winners will be announced at the Ballon d’Or ceremony. It is very important to note that voting is not the only thing that counts for a win, because there is also a judging panel that makes the final decision. Despite this, every vote matters, so let’s rally behind Ronwen Williams and support him in this historic moment for South African football.

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