FIFA World Cup 2022 was one of the best and most Emotional FIFA World Cups ever in History. The Reason to be the best is that this World Cup produced many Shocking Results like Argentina Losing Against Saudi Arabia, Portugal losing the Quarter Final against Morocco, Croatia scoring a goal in the last minutes and winning the penalties making Brazil Lose in the Quarter Final and one of the Most Amazing Outcomes was The Team Japan. They made it in the round of 16 fighting the Groups of death which include teams like Spain, Germany, and Costa Rico. The tournament was made for strikers as well as the goalkeeper. Many Goalkeepers like H Lloris, D Livakovic, Bono, and S Gonda were a lifesaver for their teams. But the list of best Goalkeepers in FIFA World Cup 2022 is incomplete without the Argentine Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. In this article, we will provide you with Who won the Golden Gloves Award in FIFA World Cup 2022.
Who Won the Golden Gloves Award in FIFA World Cup 2022
Emiliano Martinez aka the ‘Goatkeeper’ of the Argentina Team won the Golden Gloves Award in FIFA World Cup 2022. He is one of the main reasons Argentina Lifted the World Cup. From amazing Saves in the match and two Penalty saves against France in the final and Netherlands the Player was consequently, crowned with the Golden Gloves Award. One of the most important saves by the goalkeeper was in the 120 minutes of the final when no defenders were blocking Kolo Muani. If the keeper didn’t save that shot when it was one on one situation against Kolo Muani France would have lifted the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Also read: FIFA World Cup 2022: Golden Boot, Golden Glove, Golden Ball, Young Player and others
Who is Emiliano Martinez?
Emiliano Martinez is a Professional Football Goalkeeper playing for the Argentina National Football Team. He had one of the best Goalkeeping Seasons where he saved more than 10 goals excluding his two penalty saves against France in the Final and Netherlands in the Quarter Finals. He is currently 30 years old and is in his Prime on the other hand the keeper plays for the Aston Villa Team apart from the Argentina Team and is one of the key players.
Previous FIFA Golden Gloves Award Winners
The List of FIFA Golden Gloves Award Winners is Legendary in short the like has players like Iker Casillas, Manuel Neuer, Gianluigi Buffon, and many football legends. Following is the list of previous FIFA Young Players Award Winner
FIFA World Cup and Host Nation | Winners and Team |
1994 – United States | Michel Preudhomme [Belgium] |
1998 – France | Fabien Barthez [France] |
2002 – South Korea and Japan | Oliver Kahn [Germany] |
2006 – Germany | Gianluigi Buffon [Italy] |
2010 – South Africa | Iker Casillas [Spain] |
2014 – Brazil | Manuel Neuer [Germany] |
2018 – Russia | Thibaut Courtois [Belgium] |
2022 – Qatar | Emiliano Martinez [Argentina] |
Countries to Win the Most FIFA Golden Gloves Award
Two teams won the FIFA World Cup Golden Gloves Award twice who are Germany and Belgium. Whereas other teams like France, Italy, Argentina, and Spain won the award.
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