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Top 5 Best Goalkeepers Of 2024 – Ranked!
August 15, 2024
On a football pitch, goalkeepers play on the last line of defence between a striker and the goal. A goalkeeper is the most important player on the pitch yet they never receive recognition for it. People say ‘Goals win matches’ but one thing they do not pay attention to is ‘Conceding goals lose matches’. A goalkeeper has a clear view of the pitch during a game, making them key figures in commanding the team. It is a unique position where one has to be ready for short bursts of action, predict the next move and be brave enough to seize the ball away.
The playing styles of a goalkeeper have changed in recent times. The modern goalkeeper has to fulfil a lot more duties than just guarding the goal. Only someone who has a sharp mind and strong mentality can excel as a goalkeeper in 2024.
The Best 5 Goalkeepers Of 2024:
1: Ederson (Manchester City)
Games: 44
Clean Sheets: 13
Clean Sheet (%): 36%
Goals Conceded: 36
Save Percentage: 68%
Ederson is a very interesting goalkeeper who retains his top 3 position every year. Despite being a serial title winner he is often underrated. The player has exceptional ball-playing skills. One of his best features is his accuracy and range when kicking the ball. He is not just a goalkeeper but he sometimes plays like an extra outfield player. It was an extraordinary season that he and his team concluded in 2023. Manchester City concurrently secured the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Ederson played a crucial part in the whole season, his trophy cabinet is about to burst with all the trophies they have won in 2023 alone. Currently, he is 30 years old and has a good number of years left to entertain us with his exceptional skills.
2: Alisson Becker (Liverpool)
Games: 37
Clean Sheets: 13
Clean Sheet (%): 28%
Goals Conceded: 32
Save Percentage: 73%
In 2018 when Liverpool spent nearly £70m on Alisson there was a severe backlash from media and rival fans. The Brazilian star goalkeeper has successfully proved his worth, he has been a total game-changer who helped the team to win tremendous titles. He isn’t just Liverpool’s goalkeeper but a symbol of their recent dominance.
Over the recent Premier League seasons he has emerged as one of the best goalkeepers. Alisson’s triumph ranges from Champions League glory to Premier League dominance, Alisson’s cabinet has been overflowing. He is 31 years old and is in the prime of his game. He has a superb record in stopping lethal goals and shot-stopping. His ability to control the ball stands out making him an efficient goalkeeper.
Becker has been one of the best goalkeepers for some time now and even then keeps on improving every season. From humble beginnings to stardom his story is still to be continued and the future looks bright for his exceptional talent.
3: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)
Games: 8
Clean Sheets: 5
Clean Sheet (%): 62.5%
Goals Conceded: 3
Save Percentage: 99%
Real Madrid’s star goalkeeper has cemented his status as one of the best goalkeepers in the last decade. Courtois has played for some of the biggest clubs before arriving at Madrid. He has consistently performed his best play in crucial games for different teams in the past. In August 2023 he had an ACL injury due to which he missed most of the season but since then he has expressed strong determination to be back in better form. The 2023-24 season was much affected by this, but it paved the way for Lunin to make a name for himself and shock the whole world.
The Belgian star has an excellent shot-stopping ability by efficiently using his long hands and diving capabilities. Standing at an impressive height of 6 feet 6 inches, Courtois has a commanding presence in the penalty area.
Courtois has the ability to read the game, possesses fast reflexes and starts quick counter-attacks differentiates him from the rest of the players.
4: Marc – Andre ter Stegen (FC Barcelona)
Games: 40
Clean Sheets: 18
Clean Sheet (%): 54%
Goals Conceded: 38
Save Percentage: 73%
Ter Stegen is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the German national team and Barcelona. Often overshadowed by Manuel Neuer for the national team, he has slowly established himself as one of the best. Ter Stegen has been the 1st choice keeper for Barcelona since the time he arrived at the club. He is known for his razor-sharp reflexes, vision and passing abilities. Stegen has been often nicknamed the Berlin Wall because of the ball-control abilities he possesses as a goalkeeper.
Ter Stegen joined Barcelona back in the 2014-15 season and won the best save award for his jaw-dropping save against Bayern Munich in his first season. He has won 5 La Liga titles with Barcelona and was declared its fourth captain after Gerad Pique’s retirement. The 2022-2023 was the best season of his career where he conceded only goals in 38 La Liga matches and had 26 clean sheets in the process.
5: Mike Maignan (AC Milan)
Games: 51
Clean Sheets: 20
Clean Sheet (%): 38%
Goals Conceded: 51
Save Percentage: 72%
Mike Maignan is the current first-choice goalkeeper of France’s national team and Serie A club AC Milan. He moved to AC Milan in 2021 for €15 million when he was one of the best young goalkeepers. Many doubted his ability to replace previous great goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma but he soon emerged as the savior and was awarded the trophy for best goalkeeper in Serie A in May 2022.
Maignan’s impact in the club goes beyond the field as he is a very vocal leader and maintains his calm demeanour in tough situations. He is well-known for his fast reflexes and leadership qualities on the pitch.
During some matches, he was racially abused and the team walked off mid-match sending a clear statement that there is no place for these things in football.
The Frenchman was a crucial part of the France squad in the Euro 2024 but sadly they lost to Spain in the semi-finals who went on to win the title in the finals.
Maignan helped his team to qualify for the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League semifinals for the first time since the 2006-2007 season. The 29-year-old has plenty of good years left to play and achieve his highest potential.
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