It is no surprise that Thibaut Courtois was selected as the best goalkeeper in the last year. Unfortunately, he was not properly awarded according to a Real Madrid legend, who says that there was some injustice towards the Belgian player in the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
Thibaut Courtois had a terrific year with Real Madrid. He was a key piece for the Merengues to win the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League and more trophies with the Spanish team, so he was recognized as the best one in his position nowadays.
Unfortunately, it is very hard for a keeper to become the best player in the world. Midfielders and strikers always get all the compliments, but now a former Real Madrid’s legend has defended the Belgian for what he did for his club by saying it was not fair how they treated Courtois in the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
Iker Casillas steps up for Thibaut Courtois after not being in the final list for the Ballon d’Or
If there is someone that knows what he is talking regarding the goalkeeper position is Iker Casillas, more if it is for Real Madrid. The Spanish former player won everything with the Merengues and now the same thing is happening with Thibaut Courtois.
The Belgian goalkeeper was very important for Real Madrid in the last season. In the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool, he made some epic saves that gave the Spanish side its 14th title in this competition.
That gave him the opportunity to compete for the Lev Yashin Trophy, which is giving during the Ballon d’Or ceremony to the best goalkeeper of the season. Of course he won it, but Iker Casillas wanted more,
After Karim Benzema won the 2022 Ballon d’Or, Casillas stepped up for Courtois. The Spanish goalkeeper said that he was not thrilled about the idea of theBelgian not being in the final three-man list as the best player nowadays.
“I’m very happy for Thibaut Courtois!,” said Iker Casillas through his official Twitter account. “With a huge difference, the best goalkeeper in the world. What I’m not happy about is that he was not included in the final podium for the Ballon d’Or.”
