Who are world's best goalkeepers? Neuer, Raya, Alisson, Courtois
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- David Raya was praised as "world class" after Arsenal's 1-0 Champions League win over Sporting, having made four key saves and keeping 22 clean sheets across all competitions since last season.
- Manuel Neuer, despite retiring from international duty, delivered a stellar performance for Bayern Munich against Real Madrid, prompting calls in Germany for his national team return at age 40.
- Thibaut Courtois, currently injured, boasts a 78.2% save rate in 23 Champions League matches since last season and is regarded by Real Madrid's manager as "the best goalkeeper in history."
- Alisson and Mike Maignan are also top contenders, with Alisson holding an 86.1% save percentage in the Champions League since last season and Maignan praised for his consistency after helping AC Milan win the Scudetto.
- Yassine Bounou, now in the Saudi Pro League, was influential in Morocco's historic World Cup semi-final run and Africa Cup of Nations success, finishing third for the 2023 Yashin Trophy.
