Look, it’s really hard to put together a list of the top 25 players in any position.
But it’s a lot of fun and arouses debate – and it’s football, is it?
So here’s your current list of the 25 best goalkeepers on the planet right now, according to 90min.
Last updated on March 30, 2021.
Real Sociedad’s number one has a strong season | Soccrates Images / Getty Images
Real Sociedad have had some super talented players make their kit in recent seasons, and Alex Remiro has impressed himself since coming permanently from rivals Athletic after a couple of loans.
He has made over 50 appearances for La Real in almost two seasons.
He is fighting to become Manchester United’s number one | Jonathan Moscrop / Getty Images
Dean Henderson has some work to do to become Man Utd’s permanent number one, but the fact that he is considered (potentially) better than a player who sits much higher than him on this list earns him a place.
Henderson had a fantastic debut season in the Premier League and is also on his way to becoming England’s number one – while a number of other big clubs are interested in paying big bucks to get him.
Little was known about Edouard Mendy when he joined the Blues, but he’s okay, right? | Mike Hewitt / Getty Images
Chelsea’s current number one may deserve his presence here after his solid first campaign in the Premier League – stepping in for the much criticized Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Mendy is something of a late-bloomer in terms of football, but has really shown his value since Thomas Tuchel tightened up the Blues’ back line.
Clean the sheets in abundance.
Sevilla’s number one did even recently! | Angel Martinez / Getty Images
Moroccan international Yassine Bounou – commonly known as Bono – has emerged as one of the finest stoppers in La Liga since moving to Sevilla.
He performed heroically when his team won the Europa League last season (Manchester United fans will remember the semi-final well) and he continued his form this season as well.
Remarkably, he even made a late equalizer for his side in a 1-1 draw for Valladolid.
Athletic knew they had a ready replacement for Kepa | BSR Agency / Getty Images
Unai Simon is a regular in the Spanish national team and deserves his place in the top 25.
An indispensable part of Bilbao’s effective football machine is Unai Simon, who has gone seamlessly into Kepa’s shirt since leaving Chelsea.
One of the Bundesliga’s best … | RONNY HARTMANN / Getty Images
He’s big and he loves to save shots. We present Bayer Leverkusen’s stopper Lukas Hradecky – the best Finnish goalkeeper since Antti Niemi.
Hradecky cut his teeth at Eintracht Frankfurt and won Goalkeeper of the Year at the end of the 2017/2018 season. This made him move to Leverkusen where he has continued to impress ever since.
Rui Patricio is still Portugal’s first choice Stu Forster / Getty Images
With the points level in the final of Euro 2016, Dimitri Payet floated a pass to Antoine Griezmann. The then Atletico Madrid man met it with his head and made the ball wind up and apparently over a beaten Rui Patricio in the Portuguese goal.
In an instant, Patricio then swung back and threw out a hand to tip it over the crossbar in a short time.
The moment has been immortalized by a bronze statue erected in his hometown and although 90 minutes may not really offer him the same glory, we hope he is still happy with a place on our list.
Hugo Llori’s long-term net compensation for France? | Xavier Laine / Getty Images
Tipped as Hugo Llori’s long-term successor to France, Mike Maignan – even though he sounds like a singer from a country and Western wedding band – is among the high-flying Lille’s best players.
The interest that Maignan has aroused from Premier League sides such as Chelsea, Dortmund and Spurs may mean that he does not stay there for much longer.
Emiliano Martinez has emerged over the past 12 months Matthew Ashton – AMA / Getty Images
What an upswing it has been for Emi Martinez over the past year.
Throwing in the Arsenal spotlight at the end of last season, the Argentine took the move to Aston Villa to play regular football and has proved that he is really, really bloody.
Leipzig’s number one is worth his place in this list Boris Streubel / Getty Images
He may be one of the oldest looking 30-year-olds of all time, but there is no doubt that Peter Gulacsi is pretty good at this whole goalkeeper.
His football trip is not the most conventional. After being signed by Liverpool in 2008, the Hungarian spent time on loan at Hereford United a year later.
Wondering if he ever thought he would play in the Champions League while standing in the icy cold of Edgar Street? Pretty story it.
Bulgaria v Switzerland – FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar Qualifier | Anton Uzunov / Getty Images
Borussia Mönchengladbach have performed miracles in the Bundesliga in recent seasons, despite their modest budget. Their determined defense has been a part of their success.
When teams finally break through their stoic resistance, it also helps to have such a talented goalkeeper as Yann Sommer – widely regarded as BuLi’s best (besides the obvious) – between the sticks.
He’s had some rough times, but they are not always his fault MB Media / Getty Images
No matter how many fingertips he saves, no matter how many shots he hits, Bernd Leno lives in constant fear of the players in front of him making a brainless mistake to cost him his clean sheets.
Our heart goes out to your friend.
Leicester captain flies high with his team | Alex Pantling / Getty Images
Stepping up as captain in the absence of Wes Morgan has not had a negative effect on Kasper Schmeichel’s performance for Leicester.
Denmark’s international has seen it all during his time at King Power Stadium and is still an important cog in Brendan Rodger’s football revolution and one of the Premier League’s most reliable stoppers.
This giant of a man will be a giant in the game for the best part of the next two decades Jonathan Moscrop / Getty Images
In the midst of all the chaos in Milan in recent seasons, one thing that has never been in doubt is Gianluigi Donnarumma’s ability.
Without a contract in the summer, there are a lot of clubs who hope that he can decide to leave Milan and spend the next 15 years in his goal – but as it looks, it is likely that he will sign and stay.
Dave the Save is challenged for United’s number one shirt by Dean Henderson | BSR Agency / Getty Images
Due to the mistakes that have come into his game, there has been some discussion about David de Gea’s Manchester United future in recent seasons – it must be resolved this summer.
The questions of whether he has passed his best are legitimate, but if history is anything to go by, the Spaniard will enjoy proving that his doubters are wrong.
Still Spurs number one, but for how long? | FRANCK FIFE / Getty Images
He is still the first choice for Spurs and France, and still one of the best goalkeepers around. But Hugo Lloris may not be at that top level anymore.
There is uncertainty about where Lloris will play his football next season with the Spurs in crisis (at least sometimes) and you can be sure that there would be a number of interested if he stops forcing an exit next year or two.
He could be Scudetto winner this year … | Jonathan Moscrop / Getty Images
Inter-legend Samir Handanovic shows few signs of letting go.
The Nerazzurri are in place to win Serie A this season and it would be a fitting highlight for the Slovenian (so far) trophy-free career if he could get a Scudetto.
Let it happen please.
The former Arsenal man is now among the world’s best | Claudio Villa. / Getty Images
Slipping into Gianluigi Buffon’s gloves would never be easy but Wojciech Szczesny has completed the transfer in a convincing way.
The Polish stopper was excellent for Roma after leaving Arsenal in 2015 and he has continued to impress in Turin. Juventus will need him in top form for the rest of the season as well.
PSG’s number one looks good right now | FRANCK FIFE / Getty Images
Unclear football nations often produce talented goalkeepers and Costan Rica’s stopper Keylor Navas is an example.
After being unfairly replaced at Real Madrid by Thibaut Courtois for not being Galactico enough, Keylor Navas has established himself as Paris Saint-Germain’s number one and remains among the best in the game.
The Belgian stopper is hard to beat Quality Sport Images / Getty Images
After a shaky opening at Real Madrid, Thibaut Courtois has been in exemplary form recently.
Los Blancos may lack a bit of pizzazz going forward since Cristiano Ronaldo left, but on the back there have been few complaints – partly due to Courtois’ really long limbs and good goalkeeper.
He picked up the Zamora trophy when Real won La Liga last season.
Manuel Neuer has been back at his best in the last year after struggling with injury and form | Alexander Hassenstein / Getty Images
Will he start for Germany at the euro or will Marc Andre ter Stegen take his place on the throne? We do not know, but we can not wait to find out.
Manuel Neuer played a major role in the modern invention of the goalkeeper position and he is still one of the very best garbage masters in the industry today.
He’s made mistakes before, but he looks brilliant this season Pool / Getty Images
When Pep Guardiola made a cheeky comment that Ederson was the best penalty player in Manchester City, everyone believed in him – such is the technical ability of the Brazilian stopper.
Wouldn’t it be great to see him get a drive in front, David James style? He would probably make a brace.
But he is a quality guard and is playing in front of a vaguely meaningful Manchester City defense right now.
It has been a tough year for Barcelona but their goalkeeper is still brilliant | Juan Manuel Serrano Arce / Getty Images
Razor-sharp reflectors, wrists like steel, distribution like Andrea Pirlo and a really cool name.
These are just some of the things that make Marc-Andre ter Stegen one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
Barcelona has a great need for a rebuild but can take comfort in the fact that the goalkeeper is a position that does not need to be touched. Not for a long time anyway.
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When Liverpool spent almost £ 70 million on Alisson back in 2018, social media was redundant with jibber from rival fans questioning the size of the fee.
But they are not laughing now …
The Brazilian has proven to be a game-changing upgrade to Loris Karius, which extends beyond the attributes of both a garbage collector and traditional stopper perfectly.
He has also played a role in Liverpool as a Premier League, European and world champion in recent seasons. Worth the money, for sure.
This guy is just sensational … | Denis Doyle / Getty Images
There are opportunities to see four-time Zamora Trophy winner Jan Oblak when you really think he has the power to lure the ball into his hands.
It is as if his gloves have their own gravity.
He is the best shot buyer in the world and currently Atletico Madrid’s number one is also our top.
