The competition to become the top goalie in the Premier League is intensifying. Shot-stoppers have been instrumental in their teams’ success this season, controlling their zones, making game-saving saves, and distributing the ball brilliantly. To ascertain who has distinguished themselves thus far, this list takes into account important performance indicators, like clean sheets, save percentages, goals prevented (PSxG), distribution accuracy, and overall team influence.
This ranking is based on performance trends thus far, expert analyses from the internet, and available data. The Golden Glove race has yet to be decided.
10. Guglielmo Vicario, a member of Tottenham.
Key statistics include a good save %, injury-affected clean sheets, and +4.6 goals avoided (first tier).
Vicario’s exceptional ability to stop shots has allowed Tottenham to stay in games even when their risky defence exposes him. He was one among the greatest in the league before breaking his ankle in November 2024, producing incredible saves in pivotal games. His early efforts solidify his position in the top 10, even if he missed a portion of the season.
9. Newcastle United’s Nick Pope
Key Stats: High save percentage, +0.8 goals prevented last season, and a strong clean sheet total.
Pope has been a crucial part of Newcastle’s European campaign and a dependable presence. He is a difficult goalie to beat because of his ability to stop shots and his command in the area. He has been in excellent form in 2025 despite injury setbacks, which has helped Newcastle remain competitive under Eddie Howe.
8. Brentford native Mark Flekken
Key Stats: Strong PSxG, 100+ saves last season, and the highest WhoScored rating among goalkeepers.
Since David Raya left, Flekken has taken over as Brentford’s defensive mainstay. Brentford’s outstanding WhoScored rating and goal-stopping abilities keep him in games, demonstrating his deservingness of being regarded as one of the league’s best keepers.
7. Manchester City’s Ederson
Key Statistics: Moderate clean sheets, consistent PSxG, and best distribution statistics (pass completion).
Ederson’s world-class distribution is still unrivalled, even though his clean sheet total has somewhat decreased. One of Manchester City’s greatest weapons is his ability to start counterattacks with precise long balls, and his background in high-pressure games guarantees that he will always be among the best.
6. Manchester United’s André Onana
Key Stats: Improved PSxG, tied for the most clean sheets, and had the most saves throughout the previous season.
Onana has settled into his position as Manchester United’s starting goalie after a challenging rookie campaign. His 2025 league-high clean sheets demonstrate his progress, and his exploits in goalkeeping have been vital to United’s pursuit of a top-four finish.
Dean Henderson, who works at Crystal Palace
Key Stats: excellent save volume, +3.9 goals avoided, and nine clean sheets.
Henderson, one of the league’s most reliable goalkeepers, has been a revelation for Crystal Palace. His significance to Palace’s defensive scheme is highlighted by his nine clean sheets and outstanding goalkeeping performances, which included a masterful seven-save display against Ipswich.
4. Everton’s Jordan Pickford
Key stats: great PSxG, penalty save expert, and the highest number of long passes completed each game (9.93).
Under David Moyes, Pickford’s leadership, distribution, and agility have been crucial to Everton’s ascent from relegation difficulties to mid-table security. He is among the finest in the league because of his big-game mindset, which is demonstrated by his penalty saves against Erling Haaland and Anthony Gordon.
3. Nottingham Forest’s Matz Sels
Key statistics: excellent save percentage, 0.41 clean sheets per 90, and the most number of clean sheets (12).
Sels has been one of the season’s biggest shocks since joining Nottingham Forest. His efforts have helped Forest surpass expectations under Nuno Espírito Santo, and his league-high 12 clean sheets demonstrate his consistency. He is a serious candidate for Golden Gloves.
2. Arsenal’s David Raya
Key stats: outstanding long-ball accuracy, high PSxG, and league-leading clean sheets (tied).
Raya has maintained his excellent play into 2025 after taking home the Golden Glove awards for 2023–2024 with 16 clean sheets. He is an essential component of Arsenal’s build-up play due to his distribution abilities, and his quick reflexes have saved games and preserved Arsenal’s title ambitions.
1. Liverpool’s Alisson
Important metrics: superior distribution (both long and short passes), high save %, and excellent PSxG.
Alisson, who excels in distribution, sweeping, and shot-stopping, is still the best custodian in the Premier League. His smooth return after missing time due to a hamstring injury has confirmed his crucial position in Liverpool’s title challenge. His all-around skill set makes him the best goalie in 2024–2025.
Concluding Remarks & Valuable References
Even if these eleven keepers have excelled, others should also be acknowledged:
Under Enzo Maresca, Robert Sánchez (Chelsea) has been reliable.
Although he has potential, Bart Verbruggen (Brighton) is not as reliable as the top 10.
The Golden Glove competition between Sels, Raya, and Onana is still up in the air with two months left in the season. Who really stands out from the rest will be decided by performances in April and May as the campaign progresses.
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