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Top 15 best Goalkeepers in the world this season (2025)



Goalkeeping demands extraordinary talent, mental tenacity, and the capacity to perform reliably under duress. The best 15 goalkeepers in the world for 2025 are ranked below according to their goals prevented ratio, error rate, clean sheet totals, and performances in high-stakes games. By controlling the backline and contributing significantly to their respective clubs, these players have made a name for themselves as the greatest in the industry.


1. Alisson Becker (Liverpool / Brazil)



Because of his exceptional reflexes, poise under duress, and leadership at the back, Alisson continues to be the best goalie in the game. With game-winning saves and clean sheets against the best opponents, he has been crucial to Liverpool’s title challenge. He is the greatest in the world because of his flawless consistency and ability to perform well in high-stakes games.



2. Belgium’s Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois

For Real Madrid, Courtois remains a formidable presence, stepping up when it matters most in both La Liga and the Champions League. His ability to stop shots is unmatched, and he is a dependable force due to his poise in crucial situations. His ability to save his team in dire circumstances is unmatched by many goalkeepers.



3. Pickford, Jordan


Jordan Pickford, who remains the Three Lions’ top choice, was among the reliable players in England’s Euro 2024 campaign. Every time he keeps the ball out of his own net, the Everton goalie, who has a large personality, can’t help but celebrate massively.

His employers have a great deal of faith in the 30-year-old because of his dedication and desire. Even though the Toffees are frequently involved in relegation struggles, Pickford is frequently the one to step up and keep the team from falling to the second division of English football. The Sunderland-born “keeper” recorded 13 Premier League clean sheets in the 2023–2024 season, more than only David Raya. Despite the Toffees’ difficult start to the season, the former Sunderland player has maintained that form thus far this season, keeping seven clean sheets.

4. David Raya (Spain, Arsenal)

This season, David Raya has been a revelation for Arsenal, revolutionising their defence with his composed distribution and skill at stopping shots. Raya’s ability to produce against elite Premier League opponents has been exceptional, and his clean sheet record speaks for itself.

5. Jan Oblak (Slovenia/Atletico Madrid)

One of the game’s most reliable goalkeepers is still Jan Oblak. He has earned multiple clean sheets for Atletico Madrid because to his amazing reflexes and commanding presence in the defence. Oblak continues to stand out thanks to his performances in close La Liga games and European contests.

6. Argentina’s Emiliano Martínez of Aston Villa

Throughout Aston Villa’s season, the Argentine World Cup hero has maintained his incredible play, contributing significantly to both their domestic and European campaigns. In crucial situations, Martínez’s ability to make clutch saves has been important. He remains one of the best in the world because to his outstanding clean sheet record and leadership at the back.

7. Diogo Costa (Porto / Portugal)

8. Ederson Moraes (Manchester City / Brazil)

Even though he isn’t as well-known as some of the other players on this list, Ederson has played a crucial part in Manchester City’s success. He is unparalleled in his ability to launch attacks and pass with accuracy. He continues to be among the best goalkeepers in the world thanks to his clean sheets and pivotal saves in significant games.

9. André Onana (Cameroon/Manchester United)

Onana has demonstrated his versatility and tenacity in his debut season at Manchester United. Despite his early difficulties, he has emerged as a vital member of the Red Devils’ squad, making critical saves in pivotal games. His ability to play with the ball and his self-assurance under duress have given United’s defence a new facet.

10. Yann Sommer (Switzerland/Inter Milan)

Sommer has shown himself to be a reliable Inter Milan substitute, putting up significant performances in both the Champions League and Serie A. Inter has maintained a strong defensive record thanks to his ability to block shots and his composed manner.

11. Gregor Kobel (Switzerland/Borussia Dortmund)

Kobel has been an outstanding player for Borussia Dortmund, making amazing saves and assisting the squad in their pursuit of the top prize. His status as one of the finest goalkeepers in the world has been cemented by his ability to stop shots and his increasing maturity.

12. Mike Maignan (France/AC Milan)

Maignan, sometimes known as “Magic Mike,” has been essential to AC Milan because of his dominant performances and quick reflexes. For Milan, his leadership in close games and clean sheet record have been essential, both at home and in Europe.

13. David de Gea (Spain/Fiorentina)

David de Gea has brought his career back to life at Fiorentina after leaving Manchester United. The Italian team has remained competitive thanks to his amazing reflexes and game-winning saves, demonstrating that he still has a lot to contribute at the top level.

 

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