14.04.2026 20:52
The world's top 15 goalkeepers among active players have been determined. Based on the duration they have played at an elite level, Fenerbahçe goalkeeper Ederson from the Süper Lig was also included in the list.
The top 15 goalkeepers among those currently actively continuing their careers worldwide have been determined.
THE WORLD'S BEST 15 ACTIVE GOALKEEPERS REVEALED
In the list prepared by The Athletic, it was stated that the selected names were evaluated based on the duration they played at an elite level, the consistency they achieved, and their impact on the game. It was also emphasized that many goalkeepers who have shown very good performance this season were not included in the list due to the determined criteria.
Here is that list prepared by The Athletic:
- 1. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)
- 2. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City)
- 3. Alisson (Liverpool)
- 4. Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
- 5. Mike Maignan (Milan)
- 6. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)
- 7. David Raya (Arsenal)
- 8. Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid)
- 9. Joan Garcia (Barcelona)
- 10. Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund)
- 11. Jordan Pickford (Everton)
- 12. Yann Sommer (Inter)
- 13. Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao)
- 14. Diogo Costa (Porto)
- 15. Ederson (Fenerbahçe)
THE ASSESSMENT MADE FOR EDERSON
In the assessment made for Fenerbahçe's Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson, it was said, ''Ederson's transfer from Manchester City to the Turkish Süper Lig naturally changes his position in this debate, but it should not diminish his broad impact on the modern game. The 32-year-old player played a central role in redefining the role in a system focused on positioning and possession during his peak period.''
''HELPED COMPLETE THE SEASON WITH THREE CUPS''
For the star goalkeeper, it was also stated, "In Pep Guardiola's team, Ederson became much more than just a goalkeeper. Particularly, his accurate passes helping to bypass defensive lines and his masterful passes transformed Manchester City's style of play. Although not always the most technically gifted goalkeeper, he delivered successful performances in crucial moments, including decisive saves in the 2023 Champions League victory, and helped complete the season with three cups."