Emiliano Martínez Wins Yashin Trophy as Best Goalkeeper

Argentina's Emiliano Martínez has been named the winner of the 2022 Yashin Trophy, awarded to the best goalkeeper in the world.

Martínez played a key role in Argentina's victory at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, making several crucial saves in the tournament, including a penalty shootout save in the final against France.

The Yashin Trophy is named after the legendary Soviet goalkeeper Lev Yashin, and is awarded annually by France Football.

Martínez is the first Argentinian goalkeeper to win the award since Sergio Goycochea in 1990.

Martínez's Performance at the World Cup

Martínez was a standout performer for Argentina at the World Cup, making several key saves throughout the tournament.

In the group stage, Martínez made a crucial save in the dying minutes of Argentina's match against Mexico to preserve a 2-0 win.

In the knockout stages, Martínez made a number of key saves, including a penalty save in the quarter-final against the Netherlands and a stunning save in the semi-final against Croatia.

Martínez's Career

Martínez began his career at Independiente in Argentina, before moving to Arsenal in 2010.

He spent 10 years at Arsenal, but only made 15 appearances for the club, spending most of his time on loan at other clubs, including Oxford United, Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Getafe and Reading.

Martínez joined Aston Villa in 2020, and has since established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League.

Conclusion

Emiliano Martínez's victory in the Yashin Trophy is a testament to his outstanding performances for Argentina and Aston Villa.

He is a world-class goalkeeper who has played a key role in his team's success.