Chiamaka Nnadozie has made history by becoming the first African, specifically Nigerian, to clinch the National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) award for the best goalkeeper in the French women’s league.
Nnadozie, recognized for her exceptional performances for Paris FC during the 2023/24 season, emerged victorious in a competitive field that included Christiane Endler from Olympic Lyon, Katarzyna Kiedrzynek of Paris SG, Chloe N’Gazi from FC Fleury, and Kinga Szemik from Stade de Reims.
The 23-year-old Nigeria international also secured the title of the best goalkeeper in the French D1 Arkema (women’s league) last month.
Nnadozie’s remarkable ability to save penalties has solidified her reputation as one of the world’s top goalkeepers, having saved seven penalty kicks this season, the highest tally recorded by any goalkeeper in Europe.
