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Top 10 Best Premier League Goalkeepers (Currently Ranked)

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Top 10 Best Premier League Goalkeepers (Currently Ranked)

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.

To ensure our ranking of the 10 best Premier League goalkeepers remains unbiased, we have evaluated multiple ranking factors before finalizing the list of the best performing goalkeepers in the Premier League. These include Clean Sheets, Total Saves, and Percentage (%) of Shots Saved per 90. By closely analyzing these goalkeeping-related ranking factors, we aim to make our readers aware of the best goalkeeper in the Premier League 2025. Without any further delay, let’s hop onto the list of the best goalkeepers to find the best goalkeeper in EPL.

List of Best Premier League Goalkeepers 2025

The 2024/25 Premier League season has showcased exceptional goalkeeping talent, with clean sheets being a key factor among other aspects of performance. Below is a comprehensive table ranking the top 10 performing goalkeepers Premier League.

RankGoalkeeperClubClean Sheets (2024/25 Season)
10Mark FlekkenBrentford8
9Nick PopeNewcastle United9
8André OnanaManchester United9
7Emiliano MartinezChelsea9
6EdersonManchester City10
5Alisson BeckerLiverpool10
4Dean HendersonCrystal Palace11
3Jordan PickfordEverton12
2David RayaArsenal13
1Matz SelsNottingham Forest13
10 best goalkeeper in Premier League 2025

How we Ranked the Best Premier League Goalkeepers in 2025?

To make our ranking transparent, we have revealed the ranking factors earlier and now it’s time to know why they matter in our ranking of the top 10 best Premier League goalkeepers.

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.

Total Saves: The number of saves a player made during the 2024/25 Premier League season was crucial and a decisive factor in ranking the best goalkeeper in Premier League 2025. It also worked as a tie breaker in case two keeper had the same number of clean sheets in their name.

Percentage (%) of Shots Saved per 90: This measures how many shots a goalkeeper stops out of shots faced per game. The higher the percentage higher the player can be seen ranked in our list of best Premier League goalkeepers.

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Who is the Best Goalkeeper in EPL Right Now?

Below is the detailed list of the best goalkeeper in EPL based on our ranking factors. This detailed list will explain why a particular player is given a rank with the help of a personalized table and their season summary.

10. Mark Flekken (Age: 32 | Netherlands)

Mark Flekken
Mark Flekken (Image Credit: X/@BRentfordFC)

As Brentford ended their splendid run in the Premier League by giving some shocking upsets, Mark Flekken had done an excellent job in protecting the goal for Brentford in the Premier League. Making over 150 saves this season, which is the highest among any other players on the list of best goalkeeper in Premier League 2025, Flekken remains a great addition to the team and is making prominent efforts to save his team.

His 8 clean sheets in 37 matches add up to his legacy, making him one of the best in the English Premier League. Despite being 33 years old, his agility and endurance are the same as an adult goalkeeper in his twenties. It will be interesting to see whether the player will be able to keep the same form in the upcoming season, or if it was just a fluke.

Key StatsFigures
ClubBrentford
Appearances37
Clean Sheets8
Total Saves150
Shots Saved % (per 90)73.4
Mark Flekken Stats

9. Nick Pope (Age: 33 | England)

Nick Pope
Nick Pope (Image Credit: X/@NUFC)

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 9 clean sheets so far and over 80 saves in 28 appearances for Newcastle United. He played a crucial role in ending the Magpies’ trophy drought.

His 71.7% Shots Saved/90 shows his strengths, which are Pope’s positioning and handling of crosses. He helped Newcastle avoid worse results and made sure the team finished among the top teams in the Premier League. He faced a lot of shots due to defensive lapses, but stayed strong. His performances earned him respect despite Newcastle’s challenges, but he stood like a wall in front of the goal.

Key StatsFigures
ClubNewcastle United
Appearances28
Clean Sheets9
Total Saves86
Shots Saved % (per 90)71.7
Nick Pope Stats

8. Andre Onana (Age: 29 | Cameroon)

Andre Onana (Image Credit: X/@ManUtd)

The most controversial inclusion in our list will be of Manchester United‘s first-choice keeper, Andre Onana. As we have mentioned before that our rankings are completely based on the ranking factors mentioned above. Onana’s Premier League stats made sure that the player remains relevant in the top flight as one of the best keepers.

However, his silly mistakes in front of the net can not be justified, but we have to digest the fact that United’s keeper had better stats when compared to other goalkeepers in the Premier League. He has a total of 9 clean sheets in 34 Premier League appearances. His mistakes may have overshadowed his domestic brilliance; otherwise, even the critics may have admitted that he is one of the Premier League’s best goalkeepers in 2025.

Key StatsFigures
ClubManchester United
Appearances34
Clean Sheets9
Total Saves88
Shots Saved % (per 90)68.9
Andre Onana Stats

7. Emiliano Martinez (Age: 32 | Argentina)

Emi Martinez (image Credit: X/@AVFCOfficial)

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. In the recently concluded season of the Premier League, he kept 9 clean sheets and made 96 saves in 37 appearances for Aston Villa, making him one of the best goalkeepers Premier League has produced in the season 2024/25.

However, the Argentine is set to leave the Premier League side and has received offers from big clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea. Also player might move to Saudi or MLS as he is closer to retiring than his debut right now. It will be interesting to see how the player will approach the FIFA World Cup season.

Key StatsFigures
ClubAston Villa
Appearances37
Clean Sheets9
Total Saves96
Shots Saved % (per 90)69
Emi Martinez Stats

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6. Ederson (Age 31 | Brazil)

Ederson (Image Credits- X - @hblinkhorlah7)
Ederson (Image Credits: X /@ManCity)

At number 6, we have Ederson, the goalkeeper of one of the most successful Premier League clubs. Many consider him to be the best goalkeeper in the Premier League currently. However, seeing his current form, we can say that he has started climbing down from his peak. In the 2024/25 season, Ederson had 10 clean sheets and 69.2% Shots Saved (per 90), which is slightly lower compared to our top 5 goalkeepers.

However, he is one of the rarest goalkeepers who gets directly involved in goals for his respective club. His four assists highlighted his superb passing skills, a big part of Manchester City’s play. His clean sheet against Tottenham in February was a turning point in City’s campaign. Ederson’s calm presence in front of the net under pressure kept City’s defense tight, making the Brazilian one of the best Premier League goalkeepers.

Key StatsFigures
ClubManchester City
Appearances26
Clean Sheets10
Total Saves 53
Shots Saved % (per 90)69.2
Ederson Stats

5. Allison Becker (Age 32 | Brazil)

Alisson Becker
Alisson Becker (Image Credit: X/@LFC)

Alisson Becker has proved himself several times in front of the net. The Brazilian goalkeeper is considered one of the best goalkeepers of all tim,e which automatically qualifies him for our list. However, the player did enough to be considered as one of the best Premier League goalkeepers in the concluded 2024/25 season.

He had 10 clean sheets in 28 appearances for the League champions Liverpool. He was one of the key factors in making the club win their 20th top-flight title, which made them the joint most successful Premier League club. Additionally, he made 73 saves in total, which is lower compared to other keepers in our list, thanks to the solid defense of Liverpool, which cut short threats for the Brazilian.

Key StatsFigures
ClubLiverpool
Appearances28
Clean Sheets10
Total Saves73
Shots Saved % (per 90)72
Allison Becker Stats

4. Dean Henderson (Age: 28 | England)

Dean Henderson
Dean Henderson (Image Credit: X/@CPFC)

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 one of the best goalkeeper in epl. He has made a total of 101 saves for his club Crystal Palace, in 38 appearances.

Henderson has kept eleven clean sheets in the currently concluded Premier League season. He grew into a reliable goalkeeper, earning trust from his team. His consistent performances made him a key player for Palace. A good amount of credit goes to Henderson, who made sure that the club did not sink below the current ranking. Also, he helped the club to clinch their first-ever major trophy, the FA Cup.

Key StatsFigures
ClubCrystal Palace
Appearances38
Clean Sheets11
Total Saves101
% of Shots Saved (per 90)66.7
Dean Henderson Stats

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3. Jordan Pickford (Age: 31 | England)

Jordan Pickford (Image Credits- X - @Tyler_0mar)
Jordan Pickford (Image Credit: X /@Eerton)

Everton’s Jordan Pickford is easily one of the most experienced goalkeepers in the Premier League currently and has kept twelve clean sheets for an underwhelming Everton side. As Everton finds itself in a vulnerable position, Pickford aims to become a stronger force in the team’s defense and continue to provide his intensive skills to keep his team in front, or at least out of relegation for several Premier League seasons to come.

Pickford’s loud presence and quick reflexes made him a fan favorite at Everton. He faced a lot of shots and saved Everton 117 times, but stayed calm under pressure. His performances were key to Everton’s improved season at the end, which makes him one of the best-performing goalkeepers Premier League

Key Stats Figures
ClubEverton
Appearances38
Clean Sheets12
Total Saves117
Shots Saved % (per 90)73
Jordan Pickford Stats

2. David Raya (Age: 29 | Spain)

David Raya
David Raya (Image Credit: X/@Arsenal)

Spanish goalkeeper David Raya joined Arsenal on loan but has now become a crucial part of the squad, as he has been one of the strongest goalkeepers the side has ever had. His distributing skills, shot-stopping abilities, and overall saves have been world-class since his arrival. His standout performances, like shutting out Manchester City, were crucial for Arsenal’s second-place finish in the league.

Raya has saved a total of 86 shots on goal and 13 clean sheets, which made him the joint winner of the Golden Goal award with Matz Selz. However, the number of clean sheets is also a mixed result of solid defense and Raya’s goalkeeping, which placed him 2nd in our list of best Premier League goalkeepers.

Key StatsFigures
ClubArsenal
Appearances38
Clean Sheets13
Total Saves86
Shots Saved % (per 90)74.2
David Raya Stats

1. Matz Sels (Age: 33 | Belgium)

Matz Sels
Matz Sels (Image Credit: X/@NFFC)

At the number 1 position in our list of the best Premier League goalkeepers, we have the Belgian goalkeeper Matz Sels, who plays for Premier League side Nottingham Forest. Sels with David Raya won the Golden Glove award for the 2024/25 domestic season, in which both the keepers had 13 clean sheets. We have ranked Sels higher than Raya cause of the threat he has to face while keeping for Nottingham Forest.

Key moments like his clean sheet against Liverpool showed his ability to handle big teams. Sels’ quick reflexes and smart positioning helped him save a total of 119 shots, a huge number. He was a big reason for Forest’s solid defense, making fans love him. His consistency made him one of the best goalkeeper in EPL.

Key StatsFigures
Club Nottingham Forest
Appearances38
Clean Sheets13
Total Saves119
Shots Saved % (per 90)73.9
Matz Sels Stats

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FAQs

What goalkeeper has the most clean sheets in 24-25 Premier League?
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David Raya and Matz Sels tied with 13 clean sheets each.
Who is the best goalkeeper in 2024/25 Premier League?
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Matz Sels, with his 13 clean sheets, 73.9% save percentage, is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League.
Which Premier League Goalkeeper won the Golden Glove?
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Golden Glove award for the most clean sheets was shared between David Raya of Arsenal and Matz Sels of Nottingham Forest.
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