Black Stars goalkeeper Joseph Anang is one of five contenders for St Patrick's Athletic's 2026 Player of the Year after a standout League of Ireland season.
Ghanaian shot-stopper Joseph Anang is flying the flag in Dublin. The Black Stars goalkeeper has been named on the five-man shortlist for St Patrick's Athletic's Player of the Year award for 2026, a fitting reward for a season of steady, reliable work between the sticks.
The 26-year-old, formerly of West Ham United, has kept 10 clean sheets in 30 League of Ireland Premier Division appearances. He has also posted a save rate of 76.6 per cent, numbers that reflect a keeper who has consistently denied opposition attackers and given his defence a firm foundation.
Anang will have to beat strong competition from within his own dressing room. Luke Turner, Joe Redmond, Kian Leavy and Jamie Lennon complete the shortlist, which shows just how many players have stepped up for the Saints this year.
For Anang, the nomination is another marker of his rising profile in Irish football and a proud moment for Ghanaians watching their talent make an impact abroad. Having already represented the Black Stars, he continues to build his case at both club and international level, and this recognition adds fresh momentum to that journey.
