The English Mary Earps (Manchester United), the German Ann Katrin Berger (Chelsea) and the Chilean Christiane Endler (Olympique de Lyon) are the nominees for the best goalkeeper for The Best 2022 award given by FIFA.
The three were selected from an initial list of six that also included Spanish Sandra Paños (Barcelona), German Merle Frohms (Eintrach Frankfurt/Wolfsburg) and American Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars).
The award recognizes the best players in women’s soccer between August 7, 2021 and July 31, 2022.
In the case of Earps’ selection, the performance at the women’s Eurocup held in her country last summer was notable, where she won the championship with her teammates, scoring only two goals. He has also been an integral part of his current team.
Berger, for his part, had a year in which he showed great strength in the face of adversity. An international with Germany who became Eurocopa finalists, halfway through the tournament he was re-diagnosed with thyroid cancer after four years in remission. Despite this, she continued to play with her national team and also with her club, where she won the Women’s Super League and FA Cup in 2021-22, while receiving treatment.
Endler will try to revalidate the title he already won in the previous campaign. This is done after being given security under the sticks at Olympique de Lyon, which won the Women’s Champions League and the national title.
The accrediting trophy will be awarded on February 27 to the declared winner of them all at a gala held in Paris and where the winners of the best player and best coach categories will also be recognized.
This award is decided after votes made by two international juries, consisting of the current coaches of the women’s teams, their captains, an expert journalist representing each national team and registered fans with FIFA .com.
Source: La Verdad
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