Unai Simón wins 2026 Ballon d'Or for best goalkeeper

• Unai Simón, goalkeeper for Athletic Club and the Spanish national team, wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or for best goalkeeper.
• Simón earned 351 points, finishing 128 points ahead of David Raya, who received 223 points.
• Thibaut Courtois finished third in the rankings.
• Simón received a standing ovation at the London Palladium on Monday night.
• This win caps a remarkable week for Simón, who has been celebrated multiple times in the past six days.