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.
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Top 10 goalkeepers in the world 2024
#10 Andre Onana (Manchester United)
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- Games - 39
- Goals conceded - 60
- Clean sheets - 12
Onana delivered a remarkable goalkeeping display in the 2023 Champions League final, showcasing exceptional saves and demonstrating precise distribution.
Despite his team ultimately losing 1-0 to Manchester City, he solidified his status as one of the top goalkeepers globally. In July 2023, Onana made a move to Manchester United.
#9 Emi Martinez (Ason Villa)
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- Games - 38
- Goals concded - 49
- Clean sheets - 12
Martinez had an incredible season as he helped Argentina to win the World Cup 2022 and with Aston Villa, they qualified for the Europa Conference League qualifiers. In 2023/24 it is expected that Martinez will have an impressive season as Argentina prepare for Copa America 2024.
Emi Martinez won the Yachine Trophy at Ballon d'Or 2023.
#8 Unai Simon (Athletic Club)
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- Games - 29
- Goals conceded - 26
- Clean sheets - 15
Unai Simon is currently one of the best goalkeepers. He is currently Spain's main goalkeeper and plays for Athletic Bilbao.
#7 Marc Andre Ter Stegen (Barcelona)
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- Games - 25
- Goals conceded - 21
- Clean sheets - 12
Marc Andre Ter Stegen had an impressive season as he won Zamora award for having kept the most clean sheets in 2022/23 season with 26 clean sheets as Barcelona became La Liga Champions. Ter Stegen is currently out with a back injury.
#6 Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid)
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- Games - 43
- Goals conceded - 54
- Clean sheets - 12
Oblak is one of the bests goalkeepers. During the 2022/23 season he kept 12 appearances and was 4th in La Liga clean sheet list. He is expected to have an impressive season in 2023/24.
#5 Yann Sommer (Inter Milan)
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- Games - 37
- Goals conceded - 18
- Clean sheets - 23
Yann Sommer is a 35-year-old goalkeeper playing for Inter Milan. The goalie signed for Inter in summer of 2023. Sommer became the third goalkeeper in history to keep six clean sheets after nine Serie A matches since 1994–1995.
#4 Alisson (Liverpool)
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- Games - 24
- Goals conceded - 21
- Clean sheets - 9
Although Liverpool had a difficult season, Alisson still manages to impress. The Reds could only qualify for Europa League and it is expected for them to reach heights next season and Alisson will play key part in it.
#3 Yassine Bounou (Al Hilal)
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- Games - 31
- Goals conceded - 16
- Clean sheets - 18
Bounou maintained his impressive performance following his pivotal contribution to Morocco's historic journey to the FIFA World Cup 2022™ semi-finals. He played a crucial part in Sevilla securing their seventh UEFA Europa League title, delivering a standout performance in their final penalty shootout victory against Roma.
In August 2023, the 32-year-old goalkeeper transferred to Al Hilal, a club in the Saudi Pro League.
#2 Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)
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- The goalkeeper is yet to play this season
Although Courtois' Real Madrid team couldn't secure a successful defense of their UEFA Champions League title, his exceptional displays earned him a spot in the competition's Team of the Season.
Despite sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in August 2023, the Belgian goalkeeper has expressed determination to come back "even stronger."
#1 Ederson (Manchester City)
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- Games - 36
- Goals conceded - 31
- Clean sheets - 12
In an extraordinary feat, Pep Guardiola and his super team have concluded an exceptional 2023 by becoming the inaugural English club to concurrently secure the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Ederson played key part during the whole season and is expected to keep his impressive form for the upcoming season as well.