Goalkeepers like Manuel Neuer are known for their skills in the aspect of making excellent saves, as well as playing the role of central-defender at times, advancing ahead to clear the ball – a method which is known as “sweeper keeper”.
Other like David de Gea for example are known for making absolutely extraordinary saves.
Juventus’ Gianluigi Buffon is also worthed mentioning as he was one of the most important players for the Old Lady in their road to the Champions League final, making brilliant saves often, despite the old age of 39.
Thibaut Courtois, Hugo Lloris, Keylor Navas and Marc-Andre ter Stegen also do their jobs at the highest level.
But according to the statistics, stunningly, Burnley’s Nick Pope is actually the best goalkeeper in Europe.
A study made from the goalkeepers of top five leagues has come up with the shocking results.
Each keeper has to have made at least 10 saves to enter the list, with Pope making 17 saves so far this season in only six appearances – with Mohamed Salah being the only player who has beaten him.
Check out the top 10 shot stoppers below:
1. Nick Pope – 94.4%
2. Ciprian Tatarusanu – 91.3%
3. Roman Burki – 90.0%
4. David de Gea – 88.2%
5. Philipp Tschauner – 86.2%
6. Marc-Andre ter Stegen – 85.7%
7. Alisson – 85.2%
8. Ederson – 84.6%
9. Jan Oblak – 83.3%
10. Samir Handanovic – 83.3%
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