10 Best Goalkeepers in the World 2025

August 26, 2025 Aksel Kryhlmand

If a striker was ready to pounce at your team’s goal and your heart was about to pop out during a match, who would you trust between the sticks? Goalkeepers are often the unsung heroes of football, yet the world’s best can quite literally win you tournaments. Legends like Gianluigi Buffon, Oliver Kahn, and Lev Yashin have set the standard, but who leads the way in 2025?

Here’s our ranking of the 10+ best goalkeepers in the world right now.

10. Yann Sommer (Inter Milan, Switzerland)

Sommer has long been a reliable shot-stopper, whether at Borussia Mönchengladbach or Bayern Munich. Since joining Inter Milan, his commanding performances helped the club win the 2023/24 Serie A title.

9. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain, Italy)

Still in his mid-20s, Donnarumma remains one of the top keepers worldwide. After a dip in form following Euro 2020, he bounced back strongly—most notably with a crucial penalty save against Croatia.

8. Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich, Germany)

From 2011–2020, Neuer was always in the “best goalkeeper” conversation. With a trophy cabinet filled with Bundesliga titles, Champions League medals, and individual accolades, he remains a giant in goal.

7. Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao, Spain)

Simón has been outstanding for Athletic Bilbao, guiding them to Copa del Rey glory in 2024. He also starred for Spain, helping them to win Euro 2024 and earn a spot in La Liga’s Team of the Season.

6. Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid, Slovenia)

One of the most consistent keepers of the last decade, Oblak is famous for denying both Messi and Ronaldo from the spot. Quick, agile, and commanding, he remains among the elite in 2025.

5. David Raya (Arsenal, Spain)

Raya has cemented himself as Arsenal’s No.1 and Spain’s first-choice keeper. Winner of multiple Premier League “Save of the Month” awards, he also helped Spain lift the 2024 Nations League and Euro 2024.

Read also: The 10 Best Strikers in the World

4. Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa, Argentina)

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World Cup hero Martínez has become one of football’s most talked-about keepers. Known for his penalty heroics, charisma, and controversial celebrations, he remains vital to Villa’s Champions League push.

3. Mike Maignan (AC Milan, France)

Maignan was sensational at Euro 2024, conceding just three goals in six matches. He has seamlessly replaced Hugo Lloris as France’s No.1 and continues to impress with his reflexes and leadership.

2. Alisson Becker (Liverpool, Brazil)

A cornerstone of Liverpool’s success, Alisson helped deliver their first Premier League title in 30 years and another league title in 2025. Known for his composure in one-on-one situations, he’s one of the most dependable keepers in football.

1. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid, Belgium)

Standing at 6’7”, Courtois has been a towering presence for Real Madrid. Returning from a major injury, he kept a clean sheet in Madrid’s 2024 Champions League final victory over Dortmund. In 2025, he remains many fans’ choice as the best goalkeeper in the world.