The 10 most valuable goalkeepers in world football in 2025: Raya, Donnarumma, Costa…

Goalkeepers from Arsenal, Manchester City and PSG are among the 10 most valuable shot-stoppers in world football.

There is a blossoming set of players who, as you can see from this list, have already been linked with big moves and it is likely in the coming years we will see them take that next step up relatively soon.

Using figures from Transfermarkt, we’ve taken a look at the 10 highest-valued keepers in world football, with their figures taking into account their recent form, age and potential.

10. Bart Verbruggen – €25million

First choice for Brighton and the Netherlands at the age of 22, the sky is the limit for Verbruggen after an impressive 2024-25 campaign.

The goalkeeper also provided the assist for Kaoru Mitoma’s stunning goal against Chelsea in February with a pass blessed with unerring accuracy.

9. Unai Simon – €28million

Considered one of the best goalkeepers in La Liga, it’s no surprise to see Simon make this list after his stellar performances for Athletic Bilbao.

The 27-year-old was also between the sticks for Spain’s victorious Euro 2024 campaign last summer and has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs.

8. Lucas Chevalier – €30million

The Lille keeper has earned a strong reputation in Ligue 1 from his 100-plus appearances in France’s top-flight and he is being linked with a move to the Premier League.

Simply put, he is a strong all-round keeper who can do it all and is the youngest player to appear on the list.

Interest is high for the Frenchman who, unfortunately, has to sit behind AC Milan’s Mike Maignan at international level – otherwise, he would be a guaranteed starter for his country.

7. Giorgi Mamardashvili – €30million

Having already signed for Liverpool in 2024, Marmardashvili has remained at Valencia on loan and continues to be one of the best keepers in Europe for his performances across the last two seasons.

Everyone saw his quality at Euro 2024 as he broke save records in the Group Stages, playing a key role in his side miraculously making it into the Round of 16.

He was the best keeper in La Liga in the 2023-24 season and he may well come straight to Anfield and rip the number one position away from Alisson Becker, who is still regarded as one of the best in the world.

A towering six-foot-six presence, he has a huge wingspan, incredible reflexes and is brilliant at collecting crosses.

He also possesses a great fan-friendly personality which is destined to go down a treat with the Anfield crowd when he arrives at the end of the season.

6. Andre Onana – €32million

Onana was stunning in his final season at Inter Milan as he was key in their run to the Champions League final.

Another keeper hailed for his ball-playing ability, he has developed incredibly well over the years across his journey from Ajax to Inter to Manchester United.

But the Cameroon international has struggled in England with some extremely questionable moments and poor save attempts.

5. Guglielmo Vicario – €35million

The Tottenham keeper was a surprise star for Spurs last season in their fifth-placed finish, having joined from Empoli.

Having bided his time across multiple loan spells in Italy as a younger man, he found his feet in England and impressed as a strong shot-stopper with great reflexes.

Injuries and his weakness from set pieces (namely corners) have held him back this season from building on the hype of last year.

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4. Gianluigi Donnarumma – €35million

Donnarumma was a teenage sensation having made his debut for AC Milan aged 16 and has been tipped for success ever since.

Now 26, he is in his fourth season with PSG and has shown his quality during the French side’s run in the Champions League with several outstanding saves.

3. Diogo Costa – €38million

Another keeper who has been linked time and time again with a move away is Portugal’s number one Costa. This list is typified by keepers who have developed a strong reputation over recent years and who are on the cusp of a big move – and no one is a better example of this than Costa.

Porto has played hard-ball when it comes to their number one and with his deal expiring in 2027 and his penalty-saving heroics for Portugal in the summer fresh on people’s minds, he would likely warrant a fee over £50million.

But it looks like he would be worth it as the 25-year-old is a fantastic all-round keeper.

2. Gregor Kobel – €40million

One of the standout performers for Borussia Dortmund in their run to the Champions League final last season, the Swiss keeper is one of the best keepers around at the moment.

A move away seems inevitable in the coming windows and he could well find himself at any number of elite clubs.

He has great positioning, a strong presence and fantastic reflexes that have made him one of the best in his position and, at 27, he is just about to enter his prime. Keep an eye out for Kobel.

1. David Raya – €40million

Arsenal’s defence has been highly praised in recent seasons with Mikel Arteta’s side boasting one of the best-performing backlines in European football.

While the likes of Gabriel and William Saliba make his life a lot easier, Raya has been a strong addition to the Gunners.

It was a controversial moment at the time when Arteta discarded Aaron Ramsdale for the ex-Brentford keeper but his ball-playing ability coupled with his athletic goalkeeping qualities have completely justified that decision. Plus, he cost just £27million.

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