Villarreal CF's Luiz Júnior has placed fifth in the provisional Zamora Trophy ranking. The Brazilian goalkeeper has conceded 25 goals in 23 games, with a coefficient of 1.09.
What is the Zamora Trophy?
The Zamora Trophy is decided by the average number of goals conceded per game. Luiz Júnior needs to maintain his pace and play at least 28 games to be eligible for the award.
The race for the Zamora Trophy
The updated table as of March 5, 2026, shows Luiz Júnior in fifth place, with a coefficient of 1.09. Ahead of him are Joan García, Thibaut Courtois, Jan Oblak, and Ionut Radu.
The challenge for Luiz Júnior
Luiz Júnior needs to cut down on goals conceded and maintain his defensive level in a crucial part of the season. Villarreal CF has experienced a significant change between the first and second halves of the season, from conceding 0.8 goals per game in the first half to an average of nearly two in the second.
| Position | Player | Coefficient |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan García | 0.75 |
| 2 | Thibaut Courtois | 0.84 |
| 3 | Jan Oblak | 0.92 |
| 4 | Ionut Radu | 1.08 |
| 5 | Luiz Júnior | 1.09 |
