Dive into a thrilling face-off between legendary shot-stoppers and contemporary icons, where classic prowess meets modern innovation. Will you back the timeless greats or champion the rising stars? Cast your vote!
1Lev YashinThe only goalkeeper to win the Ballon d'Or in 19631000pts
2Gianluigi BuffonOne of the most decorated goalkeepers in football history771pts
3Harald SchumacherWest Germany's keeper in two World Cup finals in 1982 and 1986 and a European champion in 1980, remembered for his collision with Battiston.692pts
4Cláudio TaffarelBrazil's keeper at the 1994 World Cup, where he saved in the final's shoot-out against Italy, and later a UEFA Cup winner with Galatasaray.684pts
5Marc-André ter StegenKnown for his exceptional ball-playing ability and reflexes627pts
6Ricardo ZamoraSpain's 'El Divino', the star keeper of the 1920s and 1930s for Español, Barcelona and Real Madrid, after whom La Liga's best goalkeeper award is named.627pts
7Ray ClemenceLiverpool's keeper through their 1970s dynasty, winning three European Cups and five league titles before adding the 1982 FA Cup with Tottenham.589pts
8Andoni ZubizarretaSpain's long-time number one with 126 caps and the goalkeeper of Johan Cruyff's Barcelona Dream Team that won the 1992 European Cup.548pts
9Gyula GrosicsHungary's 'Black Panther' in goal for the Golden Team that reached the 1954 World Cup final and went over four years unbeaten.548pts
10Sepp MaierBayern Munich's 'Cat from Anzing' who won the 1974 World Cup, Euro 1972 and three straight European Cups with West Germany's golden generation.548pts
11Manuel NeuerPioneered the 'sweeper-keeper' role with exceptional skills548pts
12Júlio CésarInter Milan's keeper in their 2010 treble season and Brazil's first choice through the 2010 and 2014 World Cups.548pts
13Jean-Marie PfaffBelgian showman who reached the 1986 World Cup semi-finals, won the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich and was the first IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper in 1987.547pts
14DidaMember of Brazil's 2002 World Cup-winning squad and AC Milan's keeper for two Champions League titles, saving three penalties in the 2003 final shoot-out.508pts
15José Luis ChilavertParaguay's free-kick-taking goalkeeper who scored over 60 career goals and was named the world's best keeper three times in the 1990s.501pts
16Edwin van der SarRenowned for his longevity and success in multiple leagues501pts
17Amadeo CarrizoRiver Plate legend for over two decades who pioneered goalkeepers leaving the box and using their feet, often called Argentina's greatest keeper.501pts
18Oliver KahnKnown for his leadership and fierce competitiveness501pts
19Rogério CeniSão Paulo icon and the highest-scoring goalkeeper in history with over 100 goals from free kicks and penalties, plus the 2005 Club World Cup.448pts
20Emiliano MartínezArgentina's hero of the 2022 World Cup final shoot-out and the tournament's Golden Glove winner, who also won two Copa Américas.448pts
21Keylor NavasCosta Rica's 2014 World Cup quarter-final hero who then won three straight Champions League titles with Real Madrid.448pts
22Hugo LlorisFrance's captain and record appearance holder in goal who lifted the 2018 World Cup and spent over a decade at Tottenham.388pts
23Iker CasillasKey player in Spain's World Cup win in 2010388pts
24Rinat DasayevSpartak Moscow and Soviet Union keeper named the world's best in 1988, the year he helped his country reach the European Championship final.320pts
25Gordon BanksFamous for his incredible save against Pelé in 1970320pts
26Gianluigi DonnarummaPlayer of the tournament at Euro 2020 and a key figure in Paris Saint-Germain's first Champions League title in 2025 before joining Manchester City.320pts
27GilmarBrazil's goalkeeper in the 1958 and 1962 World Cup wins and a double Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup winner with Pelé's Santos.320pts
28David de GeaRecognized for his reflexes and shot-stopping ability320pts
29Dino ZoffLed Italy to World Cup victory in 1982 at age 40320pts
30Thibaut CourtoisKey player in Real Madrid's success, known for his height241pts
31Pat JenningsNorthern Ireland's record-breaking keeper with 119 caps who starred for both Tottenham and Arsenal and played over 1,000 senior matches.241pts
32Fabien BarthezFrance's bald-headed keeper who won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000, and the 1993 Champions League with Marseille.241pts
33Petr ČechHolds the Premier League record for clean sheets241pts
34Walter ZengaInter Milan's spectacular 'Uomo Ragno' who went 517 minutes unbeaten at the 1990 World Cup and won Serie A in 1989.241pts
35Peter SchmeichelStarred for Manchester United during their 1990s dominance149pts
36EdersonFamous for his passing ability and contributions to attacking play149pts
37Peter ShiltonEngland's most-capped player with 125 caps, who won two European Cups with Nottingham Forest and played over 1,000 league matches.149pts
38Ubaldo FillolArgentina's goalkeeper for the 1978 World Cup triumph and a River Plate great, widely considered the best keeper in the country's history.149pts
39František PláničkaCzechoslovakia's captain and goalkeeper at the 1934 World Cup, where he reached the final, and a Slavia Prague legend across the 1920s and 1930s.149pts
40Jorge CamposMexico's acrobatic keeper of the 1990s, famous for his self-designed neon kits and for sometimes playing as a striker.0pts
41Alisson BeckerInstrumental in Liverpool's recent successes with key saves0pts
42Jan OblakConsistently ranked among the best goalkeepers in La Liga0pts
Photo credits
- Harald Schumacher — Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cláudio Taffarel — Кирилл Венедиктов, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ray Clemence — Marcel Antonisse / Anefo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Andoni Zubizarreta — Dorieo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gyula Grosics — Fortepan/Faragó György, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sepp Maier — Udo Grimberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Júlio César — Marcello Casal Jr/ABr (editing and cropping © by Lucas), CC BY 3.0
- Jean-Marie Pfaff — Huhbakker, CC BY-SA 2.0
- José Luis Chilavert — Prensa TV Pública, CC BY 2.0
- Emiliano Martínez — Bryan Berlin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Keylor Navas — Кирилл Венедиктов, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hugo Lloris — Кирилл Венедиктов, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rinat Dasayev — Дмитрий Голубович, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gianluigi Donnarumma — MichaelEmilio, CC BY 4.0
- Gilmar — Arquivo Nacional, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pat Jennings — VEO15, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fabien Barthez — Unknown authorUnknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walter Zenga — Neogeolegend (talk), CC BY 3.0
- Peter Shilton — Joebloggsy (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jorge Campos — Biser Todorov, CC BY 4.0
