Super Falcons star Chiamaka Nnadozie has earned global recognition after being ranked the fourth-best goalkeeper in the world at the 2025 Ballon dOr awards ceremony in Paris.The Nigerian international, who plays her club football with Paris FC in France, was named among the top five in the prestigious ranking for the inaugural Womens Yashin Trophy an award dedicated to the best female goalkeepers in the world.England and Chelsea shot-stopper Hannah Hampton made history by becoming the first-ever winner of the award, after an outstanding year that saw her inspire the Lionesses to Euro 2025 glory and lead Chelsea to a domestic treble. Germanys Ann-Katrin Berger claimed second place, while Spains Cata Coll finished third. For Nnadozie, the recognition is another milestone in a rapidly rising career. She first gained worldwide attention at the 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup, where she produced a Player of the Match performance in Nigerias shock victory over co-hosts Australia. Since then, she has established herself as one of Africas finest goalkeepers and a key figure for both club and country.Hamptons landmark award capped a remarkable season in which she kept 13 clean sheets in the Womens Super League, shared the Golden Glove, and played a decisive role in Englands European success.The post Ballon dOr: NigeriasChiamaka Nnadozie ranked fourth-best Goalkeeper in the world appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.



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