# Who is the best North American goalkeeper of all time?

> Reliable shot-stoppers, acrobatic showmen, and record-breakers — from Premier League stalwarts to national icons defined by a single unforgettable save. Cast your vote!

*By YPB Team · Published May 27, 2026 · https://youpick.best/ranking/who-is-the-best-north-american-goalkeeper-of-all-time*

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## Current results (no votes yet)

1. **Tim Howard**
   USMNT legend who made a record 16 saves in the 2014 World Cup match against Belgium, and spent nearly a decade as Everton's first-choice keeper.
2. **Brad Friedel**
   Long-serving USMNT keeper who spent over a decade in the Premier League with Blackburn, Aston Villa, and Tottenham.
3. **Kasey Keller**
   USMNT's most reliable keeper for over a decade, playing in the Premier League for Millwall and Southampton and starring at the 2002 World Cup.
4. **Tony Meola**
   USMNT keeper at the 1990 and 1994 World Cups, a national hero who became an MLS Champion after a brief baseball career.
5. **Jorge Campos**
   Mexico's colourful, acrobatic keeper famous for his self-designed neon jerseys, who also played as a striker for club teams.
6. **Guillermo Ochoa**
   Mexico's hero at the 2014 World Cup for his stunning saves against Brazil, who has appeared at six World Cups across two decades.
7. **Óscar Pérez**
   Mexico's veteran backup keeper who won over 100 caps for El Tri, remaining professional until his mid-40s.
8. **Oswaldo Sánchez**
   Mexico's starting keeper at the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, a national champion with Guadalajara and Santos.
9. **Brad Guzan**
   USMNT keeper who served as Tim Howard's deputy and starred for Aston Villa, later becoming a key MLS presence.
10. **Zack Steffen**
   Manchester City's backup to Ederson, the USMNT keeper who was a first-choice starter at the 2022 World Cup before injury.
11. **Milan Borjan**
   Canada's long-serving starting goalkeeper who played his prime years in the Serbian SuperLiga and starred in their 2022 World Cup debut.

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