Lionesses star Hannah Hampton was crowned the world's best goalkeeper on Monday as she won the first-ever Women's Yashin Trophy following her incredible exploits during England's Euro 2025 triumph. That wasn't the only reason for her success, either, with the shot-stopper also starring for Chelsea throughout a 2024-25 campaign which saw the Blues win the Women's Super League, FA Cup and League Cup.
Official: Hampton wins first-ever Women's Yashin Trophy
Off the back of such success, and as the only goalkeeper nominated for the Ballon d'Or Feminin, Hampton was the favourite for the Yashin Trophy when the nominees were revealed this summer and she lived up to that billing when she was honoured with the accolade in Paris during the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony.
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Chelsea's domestic treble, just their second in the women's team's illustrious history, was built on the best defensive record in England and Hampton was at the heart of such solidity, earning herself a share of the WSL's Golden Glove after keeping 13 clean sheets. She then backed that up with more fantastic performances at Euro 2025, with her penalty-saving heroics in particular catching the eye and earning her a place in the Team of the Tournament, as well as a winners' medal. As such, the Yashin Trophy is yet another individual accolade for her growing collection.
Hampton's first words after Women's Yashin Trophy win
Speaking on stage on Monday, Hampton said: "I don't think it's an achievement for me; it's an achievement for women's goalkeeping, that the award is now finally taking part [in the Ballon d'Or ceremony]. I stand on the shoulders of so many great goalkeepers of the past. I'd love to thank my family, my brother who is here tonight, for all the sacrifices that you gave growing up, driving me around everywhere so I could fulfil my dream and be here tonight. To all the coaches, there's so many, and to the fans. Your support does not go unnoticed and it truly does mean a lot."
She also used the moment to pay tribute to Matt Beard, the former Liverpool manager who tragically passed away at the weekend, aged just 47. "The women's game, sadly, on Saturday night, lost a trailblazer: Matt Beard," Hampton added. "Matt was someone who cared a lot about the women's game before anyone else did. He lit up the room when everyone was in it. Not everyone should have to go through these dark moments alone. Sometimes, the brightest smiles in the room hide the heaviest pain. He'll be greatly missed.
"Finally, grandpa, I love and miss you every day," she concluded. "I hope I did you proud. We did it!"
Breaking down the official Women's Yashin Trophy rankings
Hampton won the award ahead of former Chelsea goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger, who she called a team-mate before the German’s move to Gotham last April. Berger shone at the Euros as her nation reached the last four. Cata Coll, the Barcelona and Spain shot-stopper, ranked third after a treble-winning club season and a run to the Euro 2025 final, with Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations-winning star Chiamaka Nnadozie fourth and Daphne van Domselaar, who helped Arsenal win the Champions League, fifth.