Goalkeepers play a vital part for their club or country. They not only keep clean sheets and win games for their side but sometimes also score goals or provide assists.
During the 2022/23 season there were several goalkeepers that stood out for their sides like Emi Martinez who helped Argentina to win World Cup, or Ederson who won treble with Manchester City.
Let's take a look at goalkeepers who could stand out in 2024/25
Top 10 goalkeepers in the world 2024
#10 Emi Martinez (Ason Villa)
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Martinez is currently one of the best goalkeepers for country as well as club. He has been helping his sides on many occasions.
The goalkeeper is known for his ability to save his side during penalty shootouts.
During this year's Ballon d'Or, Martinez was crowned as the best goalkeeper.
#9 Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia on loan from Liverpool)
Mamardashvili is currently on loan at Valencia and will join Liverpool from next season. He has become one of the best goalkeepers in the league.
#8 Unai Simon (Athletic Club)
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Simón became Zamora Trophy winner during the previous season with Athletic Club. SImon was Spain's first choice goalkeeper during their EURO winning run.
#7 Mike Maignan (AC Milan)
Maignan has become one of the best goalkeepers not only for his club but he has also earned the first choice goalie position in France following Hugo Lloris' departure.
#6 Marc Andre Ter Stegen (Barcelona)
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Marc Andre ter Stegen is currently sidelined due to having suffered a serious injury, however, he is Barcelona's first choice goalkeeper.
#5 Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid)
Jan Oblak has been Atletico Madrid's number one for many years. Oblak has made 14 appearances in which he has conceded 15 goals and kept 5 clean sheets.
#4 Yann Sommer (Inter Milan)
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Yan Sommer has been with Inter since 2023. He has so far made 14 appearances in which he has kept 8 clean sheets.
#3 Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)
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Courtois has returned to Real Madrid from long-term injury. The goalkeeper returned to his form as if he had never left. However, he has now suffered another injury and he will be out for two weeks.
#2 Ederson (Manchester City)
One of the two Brazil national team goalkeepers Ederson has been Manchester City's first choice goalkeeper and has become one of the key players of Pep Guardiola's side.
#1 Alisson (Liverpool)
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Claiming Alisson is the best goalkeeper in the world might sound outrageous, or does it? The goalkeeper is a classic example of the modern goalkeeper having all the features that the modern goalie should have.