Goalkeepers are often the unsung heroes of football, working tirelessly to prevent the ball from finding the back of the net. Despite their hard work, they are frequently underrated and underappreciated. In 2024, we at SHOLY NATION SPORT rated the top 10 goalkeepers of the season.
1. Alisson (Liverpool) – With an incredible save percentage of 85.7% in the Premier League this season, Alisson has been instrumental in keeping Liverpool in the hunt for a Champions League spot.
2. Andriy Lunin (Real Madrid) – After Thibaut Courtois’ injury, Lunin stepped up and proved himself to be an exceptional goalkeeper, helping Real Madrid win La Liga, the Supercopa, and reach the Champions League final.
3. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) – Fresh from his impressive displays at the 2022 World Cup, Martinez has continued to impress, keeping 14 clean sheets in the Premier League and helping Aston Villa secure a Champions League spot.
4. Yann Sommer (Inter Milan) – With an incredible 80.8% save percentage in Serie A, Sommer has been instrumental in Inter Milan’s success, keeping 19 clean sheets in 34 games and winning the Italian championship.
5. Ederson (Manchester City) – After winning the Champions League last season, Ederson has continued his impressive form, keeping 10 clean sheets in the Premier League with a 70% save percentage and helping Manchester City win the title.
6. Mike Maignan (Milan) – The French international has been in top form since his breakthrough season in 2020/21, keeping 10 clean sheets in Serie A and helping Milan finish second in the league.
7. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain) – Donnarumma continues to impress with his shot-stopping ability and composure under pressure, keeping 10 clean sheets in Ligue 1 and helping PSG win the title.
8. Lukas Hradecky (Bayer Leverkusen) – Hradecky has been outstanding for Bayer Leverkusen, making crucial saves and helping the team win the Bundesliga and German Cup, keeping 15 clean sheets in the process.
9. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen (Barcelona) – The German goalkeeper has been one of the best in the world for several years, keeping 15 clean sheets in La Liga and helping Barcelona finish second in the league.
10. David Raya (Arsenal) – The Arsenal goalkeeper won the Premier League Golden Glove after keeping the most clean sheets in the league this season, cementing his status as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
Notable Mention:
• Manuel Neuer (Bayern)
• Jan Oblak (Atletico)
• Andre Onana (Manchester United)
• Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham)
• Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao)
• Jordan Pickford (Everton)
