The Best 15 Goalkeepers in World Football Ranked (2025)
A goalkeeper’s role in football has evolved from just being a brilliant shot-stopper. Nowadays, ‘keepers have to be just as good with their feet, with plenty of managers opting to play out from the back, meaning their No 1s are their first point to build an attack.
But with coaches demanding so much more from their number ones, who takes the crown as the best goalkeeper in world football?
Ranking factors
To help rank the goalkeepers in order, we have considered the following criteria:
- Current form – how well a player has performed in the past few months
- Importance to their teams – how influential they are to their teams’ performances
- Role – how unique their skillset is
- Reputation – what others say about them
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Top 15 goalkeepers in the world |
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Rank |
Player |
Age |
Club |
Nation |
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1 |
Gianluigi Donnarumma |
26 |
Man City |
Italy |
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2 |
David Raya |
30 |
Arsenal |
Spain |
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3 |
Thibaut Courtois |
33 |
Real Madrid |
Belgium |
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4 |
Alisson |
33 |
Liverpool |
Brazil |
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5 |
Jan Oblak |
32 |
Atletico Madrid |
Slovenia |
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6 |
Unai Simon |
28 |
Athletic Club |
Spain |
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7 |
Emiliano Martinez |
33 |
Aston Villa |
Argentina |
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8 |
Diogo Costa |
26 |
FC Porto |
Portugal |
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9 |
Gregor Kobel |
27 |
Borussia Dortmund |
Switzerland |
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10 |
Yann Sommer |
36 |
Inter Milan |
Switzerland |
|
11 |
Manuel Neuer |
39 |
Bayern Munich |
Germany |
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12 |
Mike Maignan |
30 |
AC Milan |
France |
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13 |
Joan Garcia |
24 |
Barcelona |
Spain |
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14 |
Jordan Pickford |
31 |
Everton |
England |
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15 |
Mile Svilar |
26 |
Roma |
Serbia |
15
Mile Svilar
Roma and Serbia
Mile Svilar had a standout 2024/25 season, recording 16 clean sheets and the highest save percentage in Serie A which has seen him join the rankings for the first time.
The Serbia international, who joined Roma in 2022, is now 26 years of age and appears to be entering his prime for the Italian giants.
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Mile Svilar: Major titles won |
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Trophy |
Years won |
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Liga Portugal |
2019 |
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Belgian Pro League |
2017 |
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Belgian Super Cup |
2017 |
14
Jordan Pickford
Everton and England
Everton’s No.1 Jordan Pickford has been first choice for England for almost eight years now, and he has impressed in recent weeks for the Toffees ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Pickford starred in the 1-0 win at Old Trafford and has been a consistent performer who arguably goes under the radar when it goes to being labelled as one of the best in the world.
13
Joan Garcia
Barcelona and Spain
Joan Garcia was a goalkeeper in demand during the summer of 2025 following his eye-catching performances for Espanyol.
The Spaniard looked as if he was heading to Arsenal to link up with compatriots Mikel Arteta and David Raya, however, Barcelona came in and secured a deal.
It has proven to be a smart decision, with Garcia first choice when fit, and he’s under contract at the Nou Camp until 2031.
12
Mike Maignan
AC Milan and France
Mike Maignan’s impressive displays in Italy with AC Milan have resulted in recent rumours of a move to the Premier League, with the France No.1 linked with Chelsea and Man Utd.
Now captain of Milan, Maignan has made more than 150 appearances for the European giants and has won the Goalkeeper of the Year award in France and Italy during his career.
At the age of 30, Maignan appears to be approaching the prime of his career, and he has been hailed by Kylian Mbappe for his penalty-saving bailout following his Nations League heroics for France.
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Mike Maignan: Major titles won |
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Trophy |
Years won |
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Ligue 1 |
2021 |
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Serie A |
2022 |
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Nations League |
2021 |
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Italian Super Cup |
2025 |
11
Manuel Neuer
Bayern Munich and Germany
Despite turning 39 years of age in March, Manuel Neuer is still one of the best goalkeepers on the planet. He’s won everything there is to win in the game and has made more than 550 appearances for Bayern Munich.
The German icon has suffered with some injury issues over the last 12 months, but when fit, continues to be first-choice at the Allianz Arena. He’s also still under contract until 2026, so it looks as if he’ll continue playing into his forties.
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Manuel Neuer: Major titles won |
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Trophy |
Years won |
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Bundesliga |
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 |
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World Cup |
2014 |
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Champions League |
2013, 2020 |
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FIFA Club World Cup |
2014, 2021 |
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UEFA Super Cup |
2013, 2020 |
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German Cup |
2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2020 |
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German Super Cup |
2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
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U21 European Championship |
2009 |
10
Yann Sommer
Inter Milan and Switzerland
Another highly experienced shot-stopper who appears to be getting better with age is Yann Sommer.
The 36-year-old moved to Inter Milan in 2023 to replace Andre Onana and has starred in Serie A, keeping clean sheets in more than half of his appearances for the club in all competitions.
Approaching 100 caps for Switzerland as well, Sommer is another example of ‘keepers hitting their prime in the latter stages of their career, and it wouldn’t be a shock if he too ends up continuing for a long while yet.
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Yann Sommer: Major titles won |
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Trophy |
Years won |
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Bundesliga |
2023 |
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Serie A |
2024 |
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Swiss Super League |
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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Swiss Cup |
2007, 2012 |
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Italian Super Cup |
2024 |
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Liechtenstein Cup |
2008 |
9
Gregor Kobel
Borussia Dortmund and Switzerland
Transfermarkt has €40m Gregor Kobel as the joint-most valuable keeper in the world today, with the Swiss shot-stopper waiting patiently to take over from Sommer as his nation’s No.1.
The 27-year-old has been an ever-present figure for Borussia Dortmund since 2021, with sporting director Sebastian Kehl calling him ‘a goalkeeper of world-class calibre who has attracted the interest of many top clubs in Europe’.
Under contract until 2028, it’ll be interesting to see if Dortmund can keep Kobel at the club in the years to come.
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Gregor Kobel: Personal honours |
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Honour |
Years won |
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Bundesliga Team of the Season |
2023, 2024 |
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Champions League Team of the Season |
2024 |
8
Diogo Costa
FC Porto and Portugal
Diogo Costa, a Portugal international, made a name for himself at Euro 2024, saving three penalties in a shootout over Slovenia and has continued to impress with FC Porto.
Mikel Arteta has also hailed Costa’s consistency in recent years, and right now, he is the joint-most valuable ‘keeper according to Transfermarkt.
7
Emiliano Martinez
Aston Villa and Argentina
A champion with Argentina, Emiliano Martinez has continued to star years on after helping his country to World Cup glory in Qatar.
With Aston Villa, Martinez played a key role in helping them into the Champions League and has been called a “more mature” and “better goalkeeper” by Unai Emery. Named as The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper in 2024, Martinez has dipped slightly in 2025.
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Emiliano Martinez: Major titles won |
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Trophy |
Years won |
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World Cup |
2022 |
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Copa America |
2021, 2024 |
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FA Cup |
2015, 2017, 2020 |
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Community Shield |
2014, 2015, 2020 |
6
Unai Simon
Athletic Club and Spain
Athletic Club had the best defence in La Liga for the 2024/25 season, with goalkeeper Unai Simon playing his part in a solid backing under Ernesto Valverde by recording the best save percentage in the league at more than 77%.
Despite missing the first half of the season through injury, Simon has been a regular in 2025 and has now made more than 200 appearances for his current employers.
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Unai Simon: Major titles won |
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Trophy |
Years won |
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European Championship |
2024 |
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Nations League |
2023 |
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Spanish Cup |
2024 |
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Spanish Super Cup |
2020 |
