Top 100 American Goalkeepers (USMNT Depth Chart)

Cover photo Maor Alexelsi.

After nearly a decade of updates, the top 100 returns once again with this winter’s lineup. Each goalkeeper is slotted by a number of factors: historical individual results, current individual level of play, and projected on-field performance. The top 100 attempts to remove exterior noise and team statistics to isolate the goalkeeper’s true ability.

Each block of ten names features a player to watch, giving a small bio about the goalkeeper and what to look out for in the coming months. To see how the top 100 rankings have evolved since July 2013, click here.

This article is under construction as it has been updated from the start of the year.

1. Matt Turner, 30 - Nottingham Forest (England.1)
2. Ethan Horvath, 29 - Cardiff (England.2)
3. Brad Stuver, 33 - Austin FC
4. Josh Cohen, 32 - Atlanta United
5. Chris Brady, 20 - Chicago Fire
6. Joe Willis, 36 - Nashville SC
7. Matt Freese, 26 - New York City FC
8. Gabriel Slonina, 20 - Chelsea FC (England.1) #
9. Roman Celentano, 24 - FC Cincinnati
10. Zac MacMath, 33 - Real Salt Lake

# - currently on loan at Barnsley FC (England.3)

One to Watch: Gabriel Slonina. After a stressful loan in Belgium with an unsuccessful relegation battle, Slonina’s starting spot in England’s third tier lasted just two months before getting moved to the bench. It’s a tough time for American goalkeeping and the excitement for the future prospects has gone from boiling to simmering with recent developments. Slonina needs to lead the charge in proving the young prospects are more substance than smoke.

11. John McCarthy, 32 - Los Angeles Galaxy
12. Zack Steffen, 29 - Colorado Rapids
13. Andrew Thomas, 26 - Seattle Sounders
14. Tyler Miller, 31 - DC United
15. Steve Clark, 38 - Houston Dynamo
16. Stefan Frei, 38 - Seattle Sounders
17. Drake Callender, 27 - Inter Miami
18. Earl Edwards, 32 - New England Revolution
19. Antonio Carrera, 20 - FC Dallas
20. William Yarbrough, 35 - San Jose Earthquakes

One to Watch: Antonio Carrera. True to the US’s nature, FC Dallas’ top goalkeeping prospect showed well this past season. The only downside was that he only picked up nine matches in the past twelve months. Carrera has some upside but the potential will continue to dwindle if he won’t get proper investment. Hopefully, 2025 will be kinder to another promising goalkeeper who has yet to be given a longer leash.

21. Tim Melia, 38 - Sporting Kansas City
22. Brad Guzan, 40 - Atlanta United
23. Alec Kann, 34 - FC Cincinnati
24. Luis Barraza, 28 - New York City FC
25. Danny Vitiello, 28 - Sacramento Republic
26. Sean Johnson, 35 - Toronto FC
27. Jimmy Maurer, 36 - FC Dallas
28. Bill Hamid, 34 - Maryland Bobcats
29. Patrick Schulte, 23 - Columbus Crew
30. Adam Grinwis, 32 - Charleston Battery

One to Watch: Patrick Schulte. Schulte’s rise to fame took off in 2023 as the young St. Louisan has already amassed nearly 100 professional starts and 2 caps with the men’s senior team. Despite the invested time, Schulte still looks uncomfortable on crossing situations and seems to lack the big-time save a little too often for an MLS team eyeing silverware. There’s still time to develop for Schulte but typically when it comes to crossing and shot-stopping, we’re unlikely to see much growth for a goalkeeper in their mid-20s.

31. Sean Lewis, 32 - One Knoxville SC
32. Andrew Tarbell, 31 - Houston Dynamo
33. Alex Bono, 30 - DC United
34. Mike Lansing, 30 - Kristiansund (Norway.1)
35. Pablo Sisniega, 29 - San Antonio FC
36. Stefan Cleveland, 30 - Austin FC
37. Jesse Gonzalez, 29 - Free Agent
38. Spencer Richey, 32 - Chicago Fire
39. Brian Schwake, 23 - Castellón (Spain.2)
40. Evan Louro, 28 - FC Cincinnati

One to Watch: Brian Schwake. Leading into 2024, Schwake had some impressive momentum in his success with Scottish second-division side, Greenock Morton FC. But since his move to Spain in August of 2023, Schwake has largely sat the bench, once again reminding everyone how difficult it is for American goalkeepers to break into Spain. The question yet to be answered is whether Schwake is truly getting developed behind the scenes, which is certainly a possibility, or if he is plateauing in his development. Typically two years on the bench is a fairly reliable death sentence when it comes to a goalkeeper’s growth. Schwake has some time before that threshold but ultimately we’re heading into 2025 with less momentum than just 12 months ago.

41. Nathan Steinwascher, 31 - Detroit City
42. Carlos dos Santos, 24 - Inter Miami
43. David Bingham, 35 - Charlotte FC
44. Ethan Wady, 22 - Millwall FC (England.2)
45. Gavin Beavers, 19 - Real Salt Lake
46. Mason Stajduhar, 26 - Orlando City SC
47. Jonathan Klinsmann, 27 - Cesena (Italy.2)
48. George Marks, 25 - Charlotte FC
49. Tomas Gomez, 31 - Real Salt Lake
50. Logan Ketterer, 31 - CF Montreal

One to Watch: Carlos dos Santos. Often the rise and fall of a goalkeeper’s career can be difficult to watch but dos Santos’ plateauing over the past couple of years has been equally painful. The USYNT alum originally had some unique buzz as he and Kyle Zobeck were some of the few (only?) goalkeepers in the US’s pool to truly fulfill the sweeper keeper requirements. Fast-forward a few years and the Benfica product has more than struggled in a system that puts a lot of emphasis on goalkeepers sitting on their line and handling blasted shots from short range. Hopefully, dos Santos’ lone MLS league appearance in 2024 - a 4-0 loss to Red Bulls on a rainy night in Harrison - isn’t an omen of more to come in 2025.

51. John Pulskamp, 23 - Sporting Kansas City
52. Kendall McIntosh, 30 - San Antonio FC
53. Ryan Meara, 34 - New York Red Bulls
54. Tyler Deric, 36 - Memphis 901
55. Danny Rogers, 30 - St. Patrick's Athletic (Ireland.1)
56. Rashid Nuhu, 28 - Union Omaha
57. John Berner, 33 - Atlanta United 2
58. Paul Blanchette, 30 - Oakland Roots
59. Edward Delgado, 26 - Hailstorm FC
60. Michael Creek, 26 - Tulsa

One to Watch: Kendall McIntosh. Similar to dos Santos, McIntosh is yet another USYNT alum whose career seems to have never really taken off. After stints with Portland, RBNY, and SKC, the move to San Antonio was supposed to offer a resurgence for the Santa Clara graduate. Unfortunately, the USL side faced a six-game skid with McIntosh in net, scoring just three goals over the stretch and effectively ending his play time in 2024. McIntosh has fantastic reflexes but seems to miss the result-changing save to nail down a starting position, a skill that coincidentally comes with consistent playtime. There’s a situation out there for McIntosh to become a starter but whether USL teams are willing to trust the journeyman is another issue.

61. Jeff Gal, 31 - Chicago Fire
62. Jordan Farr, 30 - Tampa Bay Rowdies
63. Colin Shutler, 26 - Orange County SC
64. Vicente Reyes, 21 - Norwich U21 (England.2) #
65. Jake McGuire, 30 - North Carolina FC
66. Mitch North, 29 - Irvine Zeta
67. Elliot Panicco, 28 - Nashville SC
68. Ford Parker, 28 - Tormenta FC
69. TJ Bush, 27 - Chattanooga Red Wolves
70. Eric Dick, 30 - Pittsburgh Riverhounds

# - currently on loan at Cambridge United (England.3)

One to Watch: Mitch North. The goalkeeping in NISA isn’t great and can often be fulfilled with a goalkeeper who has either come out of the woodwork or disappears into the ether the following year. North follows this same trend by seemingly taking a long hiatus after a successful run with Sonoma State, finishing in 2017. Fast-forward four years and the former Seawolf (Sonoma State’s iconic mascot) resurfaced in the often-overlooked third division in 2021. North was a cornerstone for Irvine Zeta as the league’s standout goalkeeper but as to what the next step for the west coast-based goalkeeper is anyone’s guess at this point.

71. Adrian Zendejas, 29 - Skovde AIK (Sweden.2)
72. Carlos Saldaña, 28 - Detroit City
73. Joe Bendik, 35 - Vancouver Whitecaps
74. Taishi Nozawa, 21 - FC Tokyo (Japan.1)
75. Matt Van Oekel, 38 - Birmingham Legion
76. Abraham Romero, 26 - Columbus Crew
77. Drew Romig, 26 - Tormenta FC
78. AJ Marcucci, 25 - New York Red Bulls #
79. Matt Bersano, 32 - Austin FC
80. Alexandros Tabakis, 31 - New Mexico United

# - currently on loan at IF Gnistan (Finland.1)

One to Watch: AJ Marcucci. After three years with RBNY 2 as essentially their starter (some split-time stints here and there), Marcucci was surprisingly relegated to the bench in favor of sixteen-year-old Aidan Stokes. So Marcucci went north on loan to IF Gnistan which is, according to Opta, nearly 4000 spots higher in the world rankings than RBNY 2. Despite the elevated level of play, Marcucci performed well enough to put Gnistan into position to make a run at the Europa League and - if Americans tracked the world game a little bit more - made RBNY look silly by exposing the team for not really having a plan for a clearly undersold goalkeeper. What’s Marcucci’s future look like heading into 2025? It’s difficult to say but his likelihood of becoming an MLS goalkeeper certainly went up, not down, after RBNY2 benched him.

81. Benny Diaz, 25 - FC Juarez (Mexico.1)
82. Christian Herrera, 27 - Colorado Springs Switchbacks
83. Tim Trilk, 26 - Chattanooga Red Wolves
84. Jared Mazzola, 25 - Sacramento Republic
85. Carlos Herrera, 27 - Monterey Bay FC
86. Daniel Kuzemka, 26 - Charleston Battery
87. Ethan Bandre, 26 - Colorado Rapids
88. Andrew Pannenberg, 26 - Carolina Core
89. Lars Helleren, 26 - Tacoma Defiance
90. Will Meyer, 26 - NYCFC II

One to Watch: Benny Diaz. Diaz’s career has zigzagged a good deal but he has fortunately picked up a solid amount of minutes along the way. Previously with El Paso and both Tijuana’s and Quertarto’s U20s, Diaz enjoyed an eleven-game run this fall FC Juarez’s first team, despite the lack of results during the two months. First-team minutes are near impossible to come by for young goalkeepers in Mexico and the lack of results likely won’t help Diaz’s cause moving forward.

91. Luis Zamudio, 26 - DC United
92. Jacob Castro, 24 - Seattle Sounders
93. Isaac Walker, 25 - Crown Legacy FC
94. Brooks Thompson, 22 - Hartford Athletic
95. Carlos Merancio, 26 - Orlando City
96. Jacob Jackson, 24 - San Jose Earthquakes
97. Trey Muse, 25 - Portland Timbers
98. Brady Scott, 25 - Los Angeles Galaxy
99. Carlos Avilez, 25 - CV Fuego FC
100. Hunter Morse, 26 - Cincinnati FC 2

One to Watch: Trey Muse. If you look up NCAA’s record books you’ll see Muse’s name littered across it in several categories for his successful runs with the Indiana Hoosiers. After Muse’s sophomore season, Seattle signed the homegrown goalkeeper in 2019 only to let the goalkeeper walk three years later, making fans wonder why the MLS side went out of their way to rob Muse of his last two years of college eligibility in the first place. In 2022, Muse landed with Loudon, had a brief loan with Memphis, then went to Charleston before heading to Portland at the start of 2024. After 120 professional starts, Muse is a well-seasoned veteran but is still searching for his first MLS appearance.

Top 100 USWNT Goalkeeper Pool

In conjunction with the USMNT depth chart, the we’re now expanding the USWNT Goalkeeper Pool posts to include 100 American goalkeepers! Each goalkeeper is slotted by a number of factors: historical individual results, current individual level of play, and projected on-field performance. The top 100 attempts to remove exterior noise and team statistics to isolate the goalkeeper’s true ability. The blocks of twenty names feature a brief paragraph on players to watch, giving a small bio about certain goalkeepers and what to look out for in the coming months.

To see how the top 100 rankings have evolved since March 2015, click here.

1. Jane Campbell, 29 - Houston Dash
2. Mandy Haught, 26 - Utah Royals
3. Aubrey Kingsbury, 33 - Washington Spirit
4. Casey Murphy, 28 - North Carolina Courage
5. Alyssa Naeher, 36 - Chicago Red Stars
6. Phallon Tullis-Joyce, 28 - Manchester United (England.1)
7. Cassie Miller, 29 - Gotham FC
8. Katie Lund, 28 - Racing Louisville
9. Katelyn Rowland, 30 - Bay FC
10. Samantha Murphy, 27 - Piteå (Sweden.1)

11. Jordyn Bloomer, 27 - Racing Louisville
12. Shelby Hogan, 26 - Portland Thorns FC
13. Hillary Beall, 25 - San Diego Wave
14. Laurel Ivory, 25 - Kansas City Current
15. Kelsey Daugherty, 28 - Celtic (Scotland.1)
16. Bridgette Skiba, 25 - Lexington SC
17. Jalen Tompkins, 27 - Valerenga (Norway.1)
18. Adrianna Franch, 34 - Kansas City Current $
19. Shae Yanez, 27 - Crystal Palace (England.2)
20. Claudia Dickey, 24 - Seattle Reign

$ - Currently a free agent and listed with the last team played for

Ones to watch: The race to replace Naeher is on. Unfortunately, the USWNT has done a fantastic job of avoiding prepping for this moment. Haught and Tullis-Joyce were most recently called into the NT camp, alongside Naeher, but six months ago neither featured within the national team setup. Campbell and Kinsbury, two of the more decorated veterans on the list, are natural leads but the USSF’s two-decade-long plan of outsourcing development to whoever is interested has left fans clueless to what direction either national team is planning to go.

21. Michelle Betos, 36 - Gotham FC $
22. Carly Nelson, 26 - Utah Royals $
23. Katelin Talbert, 26 - Tottenahm (England.1)
24. Jordan Silkowitz, 24 - Bay FC
25. Abby Smith, 31 - Gotham FC
26. Ashley Orkus, 26 - Tampa Bay Sun FC
27. Erin Seppi, 26 - Valadares Gaia (Portugal.1)
28. Mackenzie Wood, 24 - Chicago Red Stars
29. Aubrei Corder, 26 - Bodø / Glimt (Norway.2)
30. Hensley Hancuff, 24 - North Carolina Courage

31. Kaylie Collins, 26 - Washington Spirit
32. Angelina Anderson, 23 - Angel City FC
33. Makenna Gottschalk, 25 - Fort Lauderdale FC
34. Sarah Cox, 30 - Lexington SC
35. Macy Enneking, 24 - University of Iowa
36. Heather Hinz, 23 - Houston Dash #
37. Lindsey Harris, 31 - Al-Qadisiah (Saudi Arabia.1)
38. Abbie Faingold, 28 - Free Agent (None)
39. Melissa Lowder, 27 - Bay FC Trialist
40. Monica Wilhelm, 24 - Tindasoll (Iceland.1)

# - Currently on loan with Fort Lauderdale United
$ - Currently a free agent and listed with the last team played for

Ones to watch: Goalkeepers with the highest upside here most likely include Talbert, Enneking, and Anderson. Anderson and Talbert’s professional careers have been streaky while Enneking started this fall as a Herman trophy watchlist only to finish the postseason outside looking in when it came to conference awards. Silkowitz, Hancuff and Hinz are three others still waiting on a chance in the NWSL but they, like most others, are suffering from a lack of opportunities. As 2024 was a lifeline for goalkeepers like Sarah Cox and Ashley Orkus, so could 2025 be for some aspiring goalkeepers.

41. Marisa Bova, 24 - North Carolina Courage
42. Cosette Morche, 27 - Fort Lauderdale FC
43. Emily Dolan, 30 - Nantes (France.1)
44. Lauren Brzykcy, 25 - Vittsjo GIK (Sweden.1) **
45. Katherine Asman, 24 - Orlando Pride
46. Kaylan Marckese, 26 - Tampa Bay Sun FC
47. Marzia Josephson, 23 - University of Kentucky
48. Izzy Nino, 25 - Spokane Zephyr
49. McKinley Crone, 26 - Orlando Pride
50. Olivia Sekany, 26 - Racing Louisville #

51. Kat Hess, 26 - Orebro (Sweden.2)
52. Katie Fraine, 37 - Kansas City Current $
53. Morgan Messner, 24 - San Diego Wave $
54. Noa Schumacher, 25 - Hibernian (Scotland.1)
55. Hope Hisey, 24 - Zephyr FC
56. Taiana Tolleson, 26 - Lexington SC
57. Lauren Kozal, 24 - Tampa Bay Sun FC
58. Cat Sheppard, 24 - Clube de Albergaria (Portugal.1)
59. Emmie Allen, 22 - Bay FC
60. Shelby Money, 27 - Thor/Ka (Iceland.1)

# - Currently on loan with Brisbane Roar (Australia.1)
$ - Currently a free agent and listed with the last team played for
** - Will be removed next update. Currently cap-tied to Hungary.

Ones to watch: The USL Super League provided a lifeline for many goalkeepers, notably Hope Hisey and Lauren Kozal. The expansion of Super League’s clubs for the 2025-26 season (going from 8 to 12 teams) should open up another 8+ roster spots, which could help a number of goalkeepers continue their professional careers. Goalkeepers like Marisa Bova and Emmie Allen have shined in limited minutes with NWSL sides while Marzia Josephson stood on her head with Kentucky during the national tournament. Look for all three to continue to carving out a career for themselves in 2025.

61. Meagan McClelland, 24 - Carolina Ascent
62. Madison White, 23 - Racing Louisville #
63. Liz Harrington, 26 - Hibernians (Scotland.1)
64. Halle Mackiewicz, 23 - Chicago Red Stars
65. Kenna Caldwell, 24 - Orlando Pride Trailist
66. Camri Cecil, 25 - Umea (Sweden.2)
67. Ryan Campbell, 22 - UCLA
68. Claire Henninger, 24 - Torreense (Portugal.1)
69. Alex Godinez, 30 - Cruz Azul (Mexico.1)
70. Maia Perez, 25 - Seattle Reign

71. Maddie Prohaska, 22 - Auburn University
72. Erin McKinney, 24 - Houston Dash $
73. Elaina LaMacchia, 24 - Afturelding (Iceland.2)
74. Megan Plaschko, 23 - TCU
75. Leah Freeman, 22 - Duke University
76. Jessica Berlin, 25 - Galway WFC (Ireland.1)
77. Caroline DeLisle, 24 - Norrkoping (Sweden.1)
78. Samantha Estrada, 24 - Dallas Trinity
79. Lyza Bosselmann, 23 - Washington Spirit
80. Hannah Seabert, 29 - Sporting CP (Portugal.1)

# - Currently on loan Dallas Trinity
$ - Currently a free agent and listed with the last team played for

Ones to watch: Top college goalkeepers like Campbell, Prohaska, Plascho, and Freeman will have a tough decision to make in 2025: Push for a NWSL roster spot or try their hand in the Super League? For some, they may get to choose both with a loan move but don’t be surprised if we see a split with graduating goalkeepers. After a successful stint in Denmark, Mackiewicz returns to the US as a potential replacement for Naeher in Chicago, although Naeher has been known to be stubborn in unleashing a starting spot before.

81. Nicole Barnhart, 43 - Washington Spirit $
82. Cayla White, 23 - Odense BK (Denmark.1)
83. Adelaide Gay, 35 - DC Power FC
84. Kayla Thompson, 26 - Toluca (Mexico.1)
85. Olivia Pratapas, 22 - North Carolina State
86. CJ Graham, 22 - Utah Valley Univesity
87. Hailey Coll, 23 - Zephyr FC
88. Stephanie Sparkowski, 22 - University of Michigan
89. Nadia Cooper, 21 - Washington State University
90. Lauren Kellett, 22 - Tampa Bay Sun FC

91. Mia Justus, 22 - University of Texas
92. Elizabeth Beardsley, 21 - University of Maryland
93. Alia Skinner, 22 - BP (Sweden.1)
94. Genevieve Crenshaw, 22 - Boise State University
95. Ashley Naylor, 22 - UC Irvine
96. Maddy Anderson, 22 - Mississippi State University
97. Mollee Swift, 23 - Throttur (Iceland.1)
98. Neeku Purcell, 21 - Brooklyn FC
99. Mackenzie Rath, 23 - San Diego Wave
100. Haley Craig, 21 - Stanford University

$ - Currently a free agent and listed with the last team played for

Ones to watch: Last but not least, this group of mostly young goalkeepers - some with college eligibility left and some without - will all have the tough task of continuing their development while not losing momentum. Although goalkeepers can certainly play into their late 30s, it’s hard to develop much once you’ve hit your mid-20s. Tactical decision-making, space optimization, and maximizing efficient response times pose significant challenges for college goalkeepers eyeing the pro scene. Ideally, a goalkeeper should look noticeably sharper from even 21 to 24 but it’s not uncommon to see a goalkeeper plateau in their development at those ages. Graham, Anderson, and Craig are good examples of goalkeepers who are still developing - as displayed with several highs and lows this past fall - and need an arena to keep that momentum going.

The Top Goalkeepers in Women's Soccer

The 2024 Olympics saw some of the best goalkeepers in the world battling out for the claim of “best in the world”. Next year is jam-packed with international soccer and, hopefully, a slew of great saves and top-notch goalkeeping performances.

Goalkeepers are rated on their form with club and country, taking into account their success in shot-stopping, distribution, cross management, and ability to improv on a broken play. For past rankings, click here to see the annual list of top 50 goalkeepers dating back to 2016.

Last updated July 1, 2024

Kailen Sheridan is a standout Canadian goalkeeper known for her fearless shot-stopping and commanding presence between the posts. After an impressive college career at Clemson University, she made her mark in the NWSL and quickly became one of the league's top keepers. Sheridan's reflexes and leadership skills have earned her a crucial role with the Canada women's national team, where she played a key part in their gold medal win at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. With a reputation for thriving under pressure, Sheridan is widely respected for her ability to make game-changing saves when it matters most.

Ann-Katrin Berger is renowned for her quick reflexes and fearless performances, both on the club and international stage. While playing for Chelsea FC Women in the FA Women's Super League, she became one of the top keepers in Europe, helping guide her team to multiple domestic titles and strong showings in the UEFA Women's Champions League. Berger's remarkable resilience is especially notable considering her battle with thyroid cancer, which she overcame to return to top-level football. Known for her exceptional shot-stopping and ability to read the game, she has also earned a reputation as a penalty-saving specialist. Whether for Gotham FC or the Germany women's national team, Berger's presence in goal is a game-changer.

Jane Campbell is a highly talented American goalkeeper known for her agility and leadership on the field. Currently playing for Houston Dash in the NWSL, she has become one of the league's most reliable keepers, earning recognition for her shot-stopping ability and calmness under pressure. Campbell's rise to prominence was marked by her standout performances with the United States women's national team, where she earned her debut at just 22 years old. With her quick reflexes and commanding presence in the box, Campbell continues to be a key figure for both club and country.

Mandy McGlynn is an American goalkeeper currently playing for the Utah Royals in the NWSL, where she has earned praise for her solid shot-stopping and calm presence under pressure. Before joining the NWSL, McGlynn had a standout career at Virginia Tech, setting multiple records and earning accolades for her consistency and leadership in goal. Known for her resilience and determination, she made the leap to professional soccer after being drafted in 2020. With her determination and skill, she’s become one of the most promising young keepers in the league.

Aubrey Kingsbury is a key player for Washington Spirit, known for her quick reflexes and solid shot-stopping ability. She’s built a reputation as one of the most reliable keepers in the NWSL, consistently earning praise for her leadership on the field and composure under pressure. Kingsbury had a standout collegiate career at Wake Forrest, where she was a three-time All-American goalkeeper. Kingsbury’s dedication to both her craft and her community makes her a standout figure in the league.

Pauline Peyraud-Magnin is the French goalkeeper for Juventus, bringing her exceptional reflexes and leadership to Italy's top women's football team. Before joining Juventus, she had stints with top clubs like Arsenal and Lyon, earning a reputation as a reliable and commanding presence in goal. Known for her agility and ability to perform under pressure, she has also represented France on the international stage.

Cecilie Fiskerstrand is a Norwegian goalkeeper currently playing for Fiorentina in Italy’s Serie A Women. Known for her strong shot-stopping ability and command of the box, she has made a name for herself both in domestic leagues and on the international stage with the Norway women's national team. Fiskerstrand’s journey to Fiorentina included successful stints at clubs like Avaldsnes and Kopparbergs/Göteborg, where she developed a reputation for her consistency and leadership. Outside of football, she has a keen interest in sports psychology and often discusses the mental aspects of goalkeeping, offering insights into how she stays focused during high-pressure situations. Her well-rounded approach to the game and personal growth sets her apart in the world of elite football.

Phallon Tullis-Joyce is a talented American goalkeeper currently playing for Manchester United in the FA Women's Super League. Known for her strong shot-stopping ability and presence in the box, she has become an important figure for both her club and the United States women's national team. Before joining Manchester United, Tullis-Joyce had a successful college career at Miami University, where she was recognized as one of the top goalkeepers in the NCAA.

Laura Giuliani is a skilled Italian goalkeeper currently playing for AC Milan Women in Serie A, where her sharp reflexes and commanding presence in goal have made her a key figure for the team. Prior to joining Milan, she had an impressive stint at Juventus, winning multiple Serie A titles and becoming known for her consistency and leadership. Giuliani was also named Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year in 2018, a testament to her exceptional performances between the posts.

Casey Murphy is a standout goalkeeper for North Carolina Courage in the NWSL, known for her agility, strong shot-stopping, and leadership in goal. She made a significant impact after joining the Courage in 2021, quickly becoming one of the league's top keepers. Murphy has earned recognition for her performances with the U.S. Women's National Team as well, regularly being called into camp for international duty. A lesser-known fact is that she was a multi-sport athlete in high school, playing both soccer and basketball, which helped her develop impressive hand-eye coordination and quick reflexes. With her continued growth, Murphy is poised to become a key figure in both club and national team goalkeeping.

Best of the Rest
rk. name - club, nationality (age)

11. Zecira Musovic - Chelsea, Sweden (28)
12. Katie Lund - Racing Louisville, USA (28)
13. Alyssa Naeher - Chicago Red Stars, USA (36)
14. Lorena - Gremio, Brazil (27)
15. Didi Haracic - Angel City FC, Bosnia and Herzegovina (32)
16. Leticia Izidoro - Corinthians, Brazil (30)
17. Cassie Miller - Gotham FC, USA (29)
18. Lize Kop - Leicester City, Netherlands (26)
19. Misa Rodriguez - Real Madrid, Spain (25)
20. Aline - Al Hilal, Brazil (35)

21. Ayaka Yamashita - Manchester City, Japan (29)
22. Daphne Van Domselaar - Arsenal, Netherlands (24)
23. Esther Sullastres - Sevilla, Spain (31)
24. Mary Earps - PSG, England (31)
25. Katelyn Rowland - Bay FC, USA (30)
26. Anna Tamminen - Hammarby, Finland (30)
27. Almuth Schult - Kansas City Current, Germany (33)
28. Courtney Brosnan - Everton, Ireland (29)
29. Samantha Murphy - Piteå, USA (27) x)
30. Martina Tufekovic - Hoffenheim, Croatia (30)

31. Chloe N'Gazi - Le Havre, Algeria (28)
32. Jordyn Bloomer - Racing Louisville, USA (27)
33. Shelby Hogan - Portland Thorns FC, USA (26)
34. Emily Alvarado - Tijuana, Mexico (26)
35. Hillary Beall - San Diego Wave, USA (25)
36. Lisa Schmitz - Wolfsburg, Germany (32)
37. Sandra Paños - America, Spain (32)
38. Lola Gallardo - Atletico Madrid, Spain (31)
39. Rute Costa - Benfica, Portugal (30)
40. Sham Khamis - Western Sydney Wanderers, Australia (29)

41. Anna Moorhouse - Orlando Pride, England (29)
42. Stina Johannes - Eintracht Frankfurt, Germany (24)
43. Rylee Foster - Everton, Canada (26)
44. Merle Frohms - Wolfsburg, Germany (29)
45. Manuela Zinsberger - Arsenal, Austria (29)
46. Christiane Endler - Lyon, Chile (33)
47. Laurel Ivory - Seattle Reign, USA (25)
48. Jacintha Weimar - Feyenoord, Netherlands (26)
49. Ellie Roebuck - Barcelona, England (25)
50. Laura Benkarth - Lyon, Germany (32)

The World's Best Goalkeepers

Everybody Soccer returns with its installment of the top goalkeepers in the world. Goalkeepers are rated on their form with club and country, taking into account their success in shot-stopping, distribution, cross-management, and ability to improv on a broken play. To view past rankings, you can click here to see the prior lists in a spreadsheet or visit the list of the top 24 goalkeepers under 24 years old. Cover photo from Srdjan Stevanovic and Getty Images.

The rankings were last updated December 1st, 2024.

1. Alisson

Alisson Becker is Liverpool’s star goalkeeper, known for his composure and exceptional shot-stopping ability. He won the Yashin Trophy in 2019, a testament to his brilliance during a season that saw Liverpool lift the Champions League. Beyond football, he has a passion for farming and even owns land in Brazil, where he spends time when he’s away from the pitch. Alisson’s knack for stepping up in critical moments, like his unforgettable header against West Brom in 2021, has made him a fan favorite and a vital part of Liverpool’s success.

2. Thibaut Courtois

Thibaut Courtois is the first-choice goalkeeper for Real Madrid, where his commanding presence and agility have made him a key player. Before becoming a goalkeeper, he actually started his football journey as a left-back, showcasing his versatility at a young age. In 2018, he was awarded the Lev Yashin Award for his outstanding performances at the FIFA World Cup, helping Belgium achieve a historic third-place finish. Courtois is celebrated not only for his shot-stopping ability but also for his calmness under pressure, which has been crucial in many high-stakes matches.

3. Gianluigi Donnarumma

Gianluigi Donnarumma is the starting goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain, renowned for his agility and composure in high-pressure situations. He earned the Player of the Tournament award at Euro 2020, playing a pivotal role in Italy’s championship win. Donnarumma made his professional debut for AC Milan as a 16-year-old, instantly becoming a sensation in Italian football. Interestingly, he grew up idolizing his older brother Antonio, who is also a professional goalkeeper, and credits him as a major influence on his career.

4. David de Gea

David de Gea plays for Fiorentina in Serie A, bringing his vast experience to the Italian top flight after over a decade with Manchester United. He was awarded the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year four times, underlining his immense contribution during his time at Old Trafford. Known for his exceptional shot-stopping ability and calmness under pressure, De Gea has been a decisive figure in countless matches. His transition to Serie A marks a new chapter in his career, showcasing his resilience and adaptability as one of football’s elite goalkeepers.

5. David Raya

David Raya is the first-choice goalkeeper for Arsenal FC, having joined the club on loan from Brentford in August 2023 before making the move permanent in July 2024. His exceptional performances earned him the Premier League Golden Glove award for the 2023/2024 season, highlighting his defensive prowess. In August 2024, he was also honored with the Premier League Save of the Month award for his remarkable stop against Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins. Raya's journey to the top tiers of English football is notable; he began his career in Spain before moving to England, where he played in non-league football with Southport on loan from Blackburn Rovers, showcasing his determination and resilience.

6. Emiliano Martinez

Emiliano Martínez is the goalkeeper for Aston Villa, known for his commanding presence and sharp reflexes. He won the FIFA Best Men’s Goalkeeper award in 2022 after playing a key role in Argentina's World Cup triumph, including a heroic penalty shootout performance in the final. Early in his career, Martínez spent years on loan at various clubs while at Arsenal, which helped him develop resilience and adaptability. He is also known for his leadership on the pitch, often organizing his defense with a fiery passion that inspires his teammates.

7. Jan Oblak

Jan Oblak is the goalkeeper for Atlético Madrid, where his consistency and shot-stopping abilities have made him a cornerstone of the team. He has won the Zamora Trophy multiple times, awarded to the goalkeeper with the lowest goals-to-games ratio in La Liga. Before becoming a goalkeeper, Oblak briefly played as a midfielder in his early youth days, which helped him develop his excellent footwork. His calm demeanor and ability to deliver under pressure have earned him recognition as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

8. Marc-Andre ter Stegen

Marc-André ter Stegen is the goalkeeper for FC Barcelona, renowned for his precise distribution and remarkable reflexes. He won the Zamora Trophy in the 2022-23 season after conceding the fewest goals in La Liga, solidifying his status as one of the league's best. Early in his career, Ter Stegen played as a striker for a short time in youth football, which contributed to his understanding of attacking play and ball control. His ability to perform in high-pressure situations has made him a key figure in Barcelona’s successes over the years.

9. Alphonse Areola

Alphonse Areola is the goalkeeper for West Ham United, bringing stability and experience to their defense. He was part of the French squad that won the FIFA World Cup in 2018, serving as a reliable backup during their triumphant campaign. Areola once played as a winger during his early youth days before transitioning to the goalkeeper role, showcasing his versatility on the field. Known for his athleticism and composure, he has delivered crucial performances in both domestic and European competitions for his club.

10. Ederson

Ederson is the goalkeeper for Manchester City, where his precise passing and composure make him integral to their style of play. He has won multiple Premier League titles and was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the 2020-2021 season. Ederson started his career as a left-back before transitioning to goalkeeper, which explains his exceptional ability with the ball at his feet. Known for his incredible distribution, he once recorded a goal kick that traveled over 75 yards, showcasing his unmatched kicking power.

Best of the Rest
rank. name - club, nationality (age)

11. Kevin Trapp - Eintracht Frankfurt, Germany (33)
12. Kepa Arrizabalaga - Chelsea, Spain (30)
13. Arnau Tenas - PSG, Spain (23)
14. Alex Remiro - Real Sociedad, Spain (29)
15. Iñaki Peña - Barcelona, Spain (25)
16. Dominik Kotarski - PAOK Salonika, Croatia (24)
17. Julen Agirrezabala - Athletic Bilbao, Spain (24)
18. Manuel Neuer - Bayern Munich, Germany (38)
19. Andriy Lunin - Real Madrid, Ukraine (25)
20. Unai Simón - Athletic Bilbao, Spain (27)

21. Mike Maignan - AC Milan, France (29)
22. Justin Bijlow - Feyenoord, Netherlands (26)
23. Edouard Mendy - Al-Ahli, Senegal (32)
24. Lukasz Fabianski - West Ham, Poland (39)
25. Jordan Pickford - Everton, England (30)
26. Bernd Leno - Fulham, Germany (32)
27. Kjell Scherpen - Brighton, Netherlands (24)
28. Matheus - Braga, Brazil (32)
29. André Onana - Manchester United, Cameroon (28)
30. Giorgi Mamardashvili - Valencia, Georgia (24)

31. Walter Benítez - PSV, Argentina (31)
32. Kasper Schmeichel - Celtic, Denmark (38)
33. Robert Sanchez - Chelsea, Spain (27)
34. Caoimhin Kelleher - Liverpool, Ireland (26)
35. Paul Bernardoni - Yverdon Sport, France (27)
36. Diogo Costa - Porto, Portugal (25)
37. Aaron Ramsdale - Southampton, England (26)
38. Franco Israel - Sporting CP, Uruguay (24)
39. Mathew Ryan - Roma, Australia (32)
40. Guglielmo Vicario - Tottenham, Italy (28)

41. Peter Gulacsi - RB Leipzig, Hungary (34)
42. Wojciech Szczesny - Barcelona, Poland (34)
43. Illan Meslier - Leeds United, France (24)
44. Matvey Safonov - PSG, Russia (25)
45. David von Ballmoos - Young Boys, Switzerland (30)
46. Andries Noppert - Heerenveen, Netherlands (30)
47. Ugurcan Cakir - Trabzonspor, Turkey (28)
48. Gregor Kobel - Dortmund, Switzerland (27)
49. Sam Johnstone - Wolves, England (31)
50. Dominik Livakovic - Fenerbahce, Croatia (29)