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Ranking Ten Best Goalkeepers in Premier League Currently

As the Premier League continues to showcase immense footballing action each week, numerous goalkeepers have put on some amazing shows for the fans. Star goalkeepers like Alisson Becker, Emiliano Martinez, Ederson, and many other high-profile goalkeepers have showcased their immense talent in saving some crucial goals so far this season. Join us as we take a look at ten of the best goalkeepers in Premier League currently.

Ranking Factors

As we ranked these goalkeepers based on their current form and overall team position, we have wisely ranked them based on several factors to put them in a justified spot in the top 10.

Clean Sheets

Clean Sheets are the most essential part for any goalkeeper as they show how far a goalkeeper can go to save his team from conceding a goal and hence provide a better playing field. While some teams have great defenses in the Premier League, a goalkeeper’s saving abilities and clean sheets ultimately decide how good the overall defense is.

Value in Club

As Goalkeepers tend to make saves for their team in each match, it showcases how they want to add value to their team and make a considerable position in their club. Making spectacular saves and helping their club each time certainly ranks a goalkeeper higher than others.

Distribution

Goalkeepers nowadays are starting counterattacks by their efficient distributing skills and passing balls into danger zones which might start a great goal-scoring chance. As we rank goalkeepers for their overall contribution, it is essential to note that distribution is an essential factor in deciding the rankings.

Shot-Stopping ability

As goalkeepers aim to become a top-tier wall for their team, they need to make world-class saves at the end to prove their worth and that showcases how good a goalkeeper is. Their efficient and strong shot-stopping skills make them rank higher on the list.

Best Goalkeepers in Premier League Right Now

RankPlayerClub
1Alisson BeckerLiverpool
2David RayaArsenal
3Emiliano MartinezAston Villa
4EdersonManchester City
5Nick PopeNewcastle United
6Matz SelsNottingham Forest
7Jordan PickfordEverton
8Guglielmo VicarioTottenham Hotspur
9Mark FlekkenBrentford
10Dean Henderson Crystal Palace
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10) Dean Henderson

Dean Henderson (Image Credits- X- @WinningG0al)
Dean Henderson (Image Credits- X- @WinningG0al)

Being Crystal Palace’s wall for this season, Dean Henderson has been one of the most prominent goalkeepers for Crystal Palace in the Premier League and has been making crucial saves for his club so far. With over 70 saves so far, Henderson has kept seven clean sheets so far and continues to make efforts to give his team a boost in every match.

ClubCrystal Palace
Appearances25
Clean Sheets7
Stats

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9) Mark Flekken

Mark Flekken (Image Credits- X -@macondor)
Mark Flekken (Image Credits- X -@macondor)

As Brentford continues their splendid run in the Premier League by giving some shocking upsets, Mark Flekken has been doing an excellent job so far in protecting the goal for Brentford in the Premier League. Making over 100 saves so far this season, Flekken remains a great addition to the team and is making prominent efforts to save his team.

ClubBrentford
Appearances25
Clean Sheets3
Stats

8) Guglielmo Vicario

Guglielmo Vicario (Image Credits- X - @SpursFR)
Guglielmo Vicario (Image Credits- X – @SpursFR)

After Hugo Lloris departed from Tottenham Hotspur, everyone was worried about whether Guglielmo Vicario would be able to become as a good goalkeeper as Hugo Lloris or not. However, Guglielmo Vicario has been a great goalkeeper for Spurs so far and has been making great saves to protect his side.

ClubTottenham Hotspur
Appearances13
Clean Sheets4
Stats

7) Jordan Pickford

Jordan Pickford (Image Credits- X - @Tyler_0mar)
Jordan Pickford (Image Credits- X – @Tyler_0mar)

Everton’s Jordan Pickford is easily one of the most experienced goalkeepers in the Premier League currently and has kept nine clean sheets so far for an underwhelming Everton side. As Everton finds them in a vulnerable position at the moment, Pickford aims to become a strong force in the team’s defense and continues to provide his intensive skills to keep his team in front.

ClubEverton
Appearances25
Clean Sheets9
Stats

6) Matz Sels

Matz Sels (Image Credits - X- @SleeperFooty)
Matz Sels (Image Credits – X- @SleeperFooty)

While Nottingham Forest continues to provide shocking results with surprising wins and goals in almost every match, their goalkeeping beast Matz Sels proves to be a great addition to the team making the team’s defensive record one of the best in the Premier League currently. As he continues to make valiant saves, his save tally has crossed 100 in the current season.

Club Nottingham Forest
Appearances41
Clean Sheets11
Stats

5) Nick Pope

Nick Pope (Image Credits - X - @PurelyFootball)
Nick Pope (Image Credits – X – @PurelyFootball)

Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope has been one of the best goalkeepers for the England national team as well as for Newcastle United. With his insane shot-stopping skills, Pope has garnered a huge reputation for his 3 clean sheets so far and over 50 saves in mere 15 appearances for Newcastle United.

ClubNewcastle United
Appearances15
Clean Sheets3
Stats

4) Ederson

Ederson (Image Credits- X - @hblinkhorlah7)
Ederson (Image Credits- X – @hblinkhorlah7)

Many consider him to be the best goalkeeper of the Premier League currently, however, given his current form and how Manchester City is troubling in the table has seen him deteriorating in recent memory. While he has not been involved in every match for the club this season, he aims to recover back and come to his normal form.

ClubManchester City
Appearances16
Clean Sheets4
Stats

3) Emiliano Martinez

Emiliano Martinez (Image Credits- X - @MediaAstonVilla)
Emiliano Martinez (Image Credits- X – @MediaAstonVilla)

Argentinian Emiliano Martinez has been proving from time to time that he is Aston Villa’s wall and has been giving consistent performances to stop some crucial goals over the years. After his commendable World Cup performance in 2022, his popularity and overall performance have increased. It remains to be seen how he performs in the rest of the season.

ClubAston Villa
Appearances26
Clean Sheets3
Stats

2) David Raya

David Raya (Image Credits- X - @mellyafc)
David Raya (Image Credits- X – @mellyafc)

Spanish goalkeeper David Raya joined Arsenal on loan but now has become a crucial part of the squad as he has been one of the strongest goalkeepers the side has ever witnessed. His distributing skills, shot-stopping abilities, and overall saves have been world-class since his arrival. Having nine clean sheets so far in the season, he continues to showcase immense value and commitment and is proving to be a prominent star in the team.

ClubArsenal
Appearances25
Clean Sheets9
Stats

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1) Allison Becker

Allison (Image Credits- X - @Jayfo_LFC)
Allison (Image Credits- X – @Jayfo_LFC)

As Allison has been a commendable force for an already bolstering Liverpool side, his injury problems were a huge concern for the Liverpool side but as he continues to shine on the pitch as of now, we might see him lead Liverpool to the Premier League title. While his numbers in this season haven’t been up to the mark, his saves and distribution techniques have been top notch making him to the top of the list.

ClubLiverpool
Appearances18
Clean Sheets6
Stats