In a controversial paradox, the name of the Polish goalkeeper Vojsik Chesney was absent from the list of candidates for the Yashin Award for Best goalkeeper in the world for the year 2025, despite his clear contribution to the crowning of Barcelona with a local three during an exceptional season in which the player has discovered himself.
Return from retirement to the coronation platform
Chesney surprised everyone by returning to retirement and appearing in the Barcelona shirt in the summer of 2024, as part of the project of German coach Hans Felk. The beginning was not promising, as many thought that his presence would be to play the role of the alternative goalkeeper, but soon turned to one of the team’s defensive pillars, and contributed directly to the La Liga, the King’s Cup, and the Spanish Super Cup.
Why was Cheesney excluded from the Yashin list?
Despite his distinguished numbers during the last season, where he participated in 30 games and came out with clean nets in 14 of them, and received only 36 goals, his name did not appear on the list of ten candidates. On the other hand, the list included names such as Courtois, Donnaroma and Oblak, which raised many questions about the criteria for selection, especially since some candidates did not achieve similar collective achievements.
Who are the guards nominated for the Yashin 2025 Award?
The official list included: Alison Baker (Liverpool), Yassin Bono (Saudi Crescent), Lucas Chevalier (Lille), Thibo Courtois (Real Madrid), Gianluigi Donnaroma (Paris Saint -Germain), Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Matt Sils (Notingham Forest), Milan), David Raya (Arsenal).
Have the Polish goalkeeper wronged?
The exclusion of Chesney, despite his collective and individual numbers and achievements, pushes many to describe him as “the oppressed guard.” He was a decisive element in El Clásico and Essential matches, and he performed a steady performance throughout the season, making it – in the eyes of some – worth at least to be on the list of candidates.
What is the effect of Chesney’s ignorance of his career?
Despite the frustration that the player may feel due to his absence from the nominations, what he presented with Barcelona in his first season after returning from retirement remains a great success certificate in his career, and enhances his position as one of the most prominent guards who made the difference in the 2024-2025 season.
