Best Goalkeepers in the Championship (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Championship Goalkeepers 2025-26
Our database tracks 38 Championship Goalkeepers in the 2025-26 season, representing 25 clubs with a combined market value of €45.8M. The average market value for Championship Goalkeepers is €1.2M, with the average age at 29.1 years old.
The most valuable goalkeeper in the Championship is Gavin Bazunu, worth €9.0M and playing for Southampton FC at 24 years old. The top 5 Goalkeepers average €4.0M in market value, including Carl Rushworth and Radek Vítek.
Age distribution shows the youngest tracked goalkeeper is Radek Vítek (22 years, Bristol City, €2.5M), while the oldest is Tim Krul (38 years, Luton Town, €250K). Research shows Goalkeepers typically peak at age 29.
Our 1-year forecast model projects 17 Goalkeepers (45%) will increase in market value over the next 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Championship market for Goalkeepers remains actively developing with emerging talent in the 2025-26 season.
💡 Use the search bar below to find specific players, or apply filters to narrow results by club, age range, or market value. Click the chart icon next to any player to view their historical value trajectory and forecast.
Explore Market Size by Position in Championship
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Championship Goalkeepers. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 25 clubs with €45.8M combined value.
Age Distribution: Championship Goalkeepers
The Championship GK market shows 4 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (17 players, 45% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €22.5M, averaging €2.5M per player.
Top Goalkeepers by Age Bracket
21-23 Years (1 players)
24-26 Years (9 players)
27-29 Years (11 players)
30+ Years (17 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 4 Goalkeepers (11% of players) control €18.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with mid (€5-15m) tier representing 3% of the Championship GK pool.
Mid (€5-15M)
Emerging (<€5M)
Club Distribution: Championship Goalkeepers
Among 25 Championship clubs, Southampton FC leads with 2 Goalkeepers worth €9.3M (averaging €4.7M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 55% of tracked Goalkeepers.
Southampton FC (2 Goalkeepers)
Coventry City (1 Goalkeepers)
Leicester City (3 Goalkeepers)
Bristol City (2 Goalkeepers)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Gavin Bazunu
Southampton FC • 24 years old
€7.8M
€9.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €9.9M
60.5
Carl Rushworth
Coventry City • 24 years old
€3.5M
€4.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €4.4M
50.0
Radek Vítek
Bristol City • 22 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €3.0M
40.2
Daniel Iversen
Preston North End • 28 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.4M
40.0
Fran Vieites
Leicester City • 26 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
38.1
Ivor Pandur
Hull City • 26 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.1M
38.1
Arthur Okonkwo
Wrexham AFC • 24 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.2M
37.7
Paul Nardi
Queens Park Rangers • 31 years old
€2.3M
€1.8M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.6M
36.1
Thomas Kaminski
Charlton Athletic • 33 years old
€1.9M
€1.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.3M
34.7
Seny Dieng
Middlesbrough FC • 31 years old
€1.8M
€1.4M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.3M
32.9
Jamie Cumming
Oxford United • 26 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.3M
31.5
Jakub Stolarczyk
Leicester City • 25 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.3M
31.3
Ethan Horvath
Sheffield Wednesday • 30 years old
€1.3M
€1.2M
-5.4%
Expected: €1.1M
30.4
Ryan Allsop
Birmingham City • 33 years old
€1.3M
€1.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €851K
29.4
Danny Ward
Wrexham AFC • 32 years old
€1.3M
€1.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €851K
29.0
Steven Benda
Millwall FC • 27 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.0M
28.6
Christian Walton
Ipswich Town • 30 years old
€1.1M
€1.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €898K
28.1
Alex Palmer
Ipswich Town • 29 years old
€865K
€1.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.0M
27.6
Lukas Jensen
Millwall FC • 27 years old
€778K
€900K
+15.6%
Expected: €922K
27.3
Josef Bursik
Portsmouth FC • 25 years old
€692K
€800K
+15.6%
Expected: €847K
26.0
Scout Tools
Advanced analytics for scouting and recruitment decisions. Each tool provides unique insights into player value, potential, and market dynamics.
Pre-Peak Value Efficiency (PPVE)
Identifies pre-peak players offering exceptional value relative to their age bracket. Higher PPVE = better value.
Understanding Pre-Peak Value Efficiency (PPVE)
Southampton FC's Gavin Bazunu at 24 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 4.50×. That means Gavin Bazunu is valued 4.50× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Coventry City's Carl Rushworth, who is 24 years old, with a 2.00× PPVE. Third is Arthur Okonkwo of Wrexham AFC, who is 24 years old with a 1.00× PPVE.
How PPVE is calculated: PPVE compares a player's current market value to the median value of all players in their age bracket. A PPVE of 4.50× means the player is worth 350% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.
PPVE by Age Bracket
| Rank | Player | Age | Bracket | Current Value | Bracket Median | PPVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Gavin Bazunu Southampton FC | 24 | 24-26 | €9.0M | €2.0M | 4.50× |
| #2 | Carl Rushworth Coventry City | 24 | 24-26 | €4.0M | €2.0M | 2.00× |
| #3 | Arthur Okonkwo Wrexham AFC | 24 | 24-26 | €2.0M | €2.0M | 1.00× |
| #4 | Radek Vítek Bristol City | 22 | 21-23 | €2.5M | €2.5M | 1.00× |
| #5 | Jakub Stolarczyk Leicester City | 25 | 24-26 | €1.2M | €2.0M | 0.60× |
| #6 | Josef Bursik Portsmouth FC | 25 | 24-26 | €800K | €2.0M | 0.40× |
Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)
Recovery potential from current value to forecasted peak. Shows how much upside remains for players approaching their prime.
Understanding Return-to-Peak Potential (RPP)
Bristol City's Radek Vítek at 22 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Radek Vítek is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 4 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Wrexham AFC's Arthur Okonkwo, who is 24 years old, with a +30% RPP (2 years to peak). Third is Gavin Bazunu of Southampton FC, who is 24 years old with a +30% RPP (2 years to peak).
How RPP is calculated: RPP compares a player's current market value to their forecasted peak value, calculating the percentage appreciation potential. A 40% RPP means the player is expected to gain 40% value as they enter their prime—making them excellent growth investments.
Recovery Potential by Player
| Rank | Player | Age | Years to Peak | Current | Peak Forecast | RPP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Radek Vítek Bristol City | 22 | 4 | €2.5M | €4.2M | +40% |
| #2 | Arthur Okonkwo Wrexham AFC | 24 | 2 | €2.0M | €2.9M | +30% |
| #3 | Gavin Bazunu Southampton FC | 24 | 2 | €9.0M | €12.9M | +30% |
| #4 | Carl Rushworth Coventry City | 24 | 2 | €4.0M | €5.7M | +30% |
| #5 | Jakub Stolarczyk Leicester City | 25 | 1 | €1.2M | €1.6M | +25% |
| #6 | Josef Bursik Portsmouth FC | 25 | 1 | €800K | €1.1M | +25% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Bristol City's Radek Vítek has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 100.1. That means Radek Vítek has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Wrexham AFC's Arthur Okonkwo with a 58.1 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Carl Rushworth of Coventry City with a 58.1 RAU (10% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 100.1 means the upside is 100.1× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.
Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player
| Rank | Player | Expected | Range | Upside % | RAU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Radek Vítek Bristol City | €3.0M | €2.7M-3.2M | +19% | 100.1 |
| #2 | Arthur Okonkwo Wrexham AFC | €2.2M | €2.0M-2.4M | +10% | 58.1 |
| #3 | Carl Rushworth Coventry City | €4.4M | €4.1M-4.8M | +10% | 58.1 |
| #4 | Gavin Bazunu Southampton FC | €9.9M | €9.1M-10.7M | +10% | 58.1 |
| #5 | Ivor Pandur Hull City | €2.1M | €2.0M-2.3M | +7% | 41.2 |
| #6 | Fran Vieites Leicester City | €2.1M | €2.0M-2.3M | +7% | 41.2 |
| #7 | Jamie Cumming Oxford United | €1.3M | €1.2M-1.4M | +7% | 41.2 |
| #8 | Ashley Maynard-Brewer Charlton Athletic | €321K | €295K-347K | +7% | 41.2 |
| #9 | Jakub Stolarczyk Leicester City | €1.3M | €1.2M-1.4M | +6% | 34.5 |
| #10 | Josef Bursik Portsmouth FC | €847K | €779K-914K | +6% | 34.5 |
| #11 | Alex Palmer Ipswich Town | €1.0M | €947K-1.1M | +3% | 18.0 |
| #12 | Maciej Dabrowski Without Club | €205K | €188K-221K | +2% | 14.7 |
| #13 | Will Mannion Charlton Athletic | €410K | €377K-442K | +2% | 14.7 |
| #14 | Lukas Jensen Millwall FC | €922K | €848K-995K | +2% | 14.7 |
| #15 | Steven Benda Millwall FC | €1.0M | €942K-1.1M | +2% | 14.7 |
| #16 | Calum Ferrie Queen's Park FC | €256K | €236K-277K | +2% | 14.7 |
| #17 | Nathan Baxter Watford FC | €666K | €612K-719K | +2% | 14.7 |
Roster Pressure Index (RPI)
Squad depth pressure based on Z-score distribution. Negative RPI = thin depth, positive = deep roster.
What This Shows
Z-Score explained: Measures how many standard deviations a player's strength is from the position average. Z-Score = 0 means average, +1.0 is one standard deviation above average, -1.0 is below average.
How to use: RPI < -1.0 indicates critical depth shortage. These positions need immediate reinforcement. RPI > +1.0 suggests strong depth, allowing selective, high-value additions only.
Current market: goalkeeper position shows weak depth (avg Z-score: -0.00). RPI: -0.00.
Position Depth Analysis
Highest Z-Scores
Lowest Z-Scores
Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.
Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
Hull City's Ivor Pandur in the 24-26 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +25.4%. That means Gavin Bazunu captures 49.1% of total market value while representing only 23.7% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Oxford United's Jamie Cumming with a +25.4% ASC (49.1% value share vs 23.7% player share in 24-26 bracket). Third is Jakub Stolarczyk of Leicester City with a +25.4% ASC (49.1% value vs 23.7% players in 24-26 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +25.4% ASC means the player captures 25.4% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.
Value Concentration by Player
| Rank | Player | Age Bracket | Value Share | Player Share | ASC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ivor Pandur Hull City | 24-26 | 49.1% | 23.7% | +25.4% |
| #2 | Jamie Cumming Oxford United | 24-26 | 49.1% | 23.7% | +25.4% |
| #3 | Jakub Stolarczyk Leicester City | 24-26 | 49.1% | 23.7% | +25.4% |
| #4 | Josef Bursik Portsmouth FC | 24-26 | 49.1% | 23.7% | +25.4% |
| #5 | Ashley Maynard-Brewer Charlton Athletic | 24-26 | 49.1% | 23.7% | +25.4% |
| #6 | Arthur Okonkwo Wrexham AFC | 24-26 | 49.1% | 23.7% | +25.4% |
| #7 | Fran Vieites Leicester City | 24-26 | 49.1% | 23.7% | +25.4% |
| #8 | Gavin Bazunu Southampton FC | 24-26 | 49.1% | 23.7% | +25.4% |
| #9 | Carl Rushworth Coventry City | 24-26 | 49.1% | 23.7% | +25.4% |
| #10 | Ryan Allsop Birmingham City | 30+ | 26.2% | 44.7% | -18.5% |
| #11 | Adam Davies Sheffield United | 30+ | 26.2% | 44.7% | -18.5% |
| #12 | Ross Laidlaw Ross County FC | 30+ | 26.2% | 44.7% | -18.5% |
| #13 | George Long Norwich City | 30+ | 26.2% | 44.7% | -18.5% |
| #14 | Paul Nardi Queens Park Rangers | 30+ | 26.2% | 44.7% | -18.5% |
| #15 | Danny Ward Wrexham AFC | 30+ | 26.2% | 44.7% | -18.5% |
| #16 | Christian Walton Ipswich Town | 30+ | 26.2% | 44.7% | -18.5% |
| #17 | Ethan Horvath Sheffield Wednesday | 30+ | 26.2% | 44.7% | -18.5% |
| #18 | Josh Vickers Derby County | 30+ | 26.2% | 44.7% | -18.5% |
| #19 | Lawrence Vigouroux Swansea City | 30+ | 26.2% | 44.7% | -18.5% |
| #20 | Seny Dieng Middlesbrough FC | 30+ | 26.2% | 44.7% | -18.5% |
Buy-Now vs Wait-List Map
Categorizes players by age position and upside potential to guide timing of acquisition.
What This Shows
How to use: "Buy Now - High Upside" = immediate priority targets. "Watch List" = monitor for 6-12 months. "Peak" = pay premium for proven performers. "Aging" = short-term depth only.
Current market: 1 immediate targets, 5 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 14 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
WATCH LIST - High Upside
No players in this category
BUY NOW - Medium Upside
PEAK Players
Price vs Peer Z-Score
IQR-based pricing analysis relative to position peers. Identifies over/undervalued players vs market.
What This Shows
How to use: Z-score < -1.5 = significantly undervalued (potential bargain). Z-score > +1.5 = premium pricing (requires strong justification). Within ±1.0 = fair market value.
Current market: Position median is €650K. 1 undervalued, 3 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ashley Maynard-Brewer Charlton Athletic | €300K | €900K | -2.13 | Undervalued |
Josef Bursik Portsmouth FC | €800K | €900K | -1.50 | Good Value |
Jamie Cumming Oxford United | €1.2M | €900K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Jakub Stolarczyk Leicester City | €1.2M | €900K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Maciej Dabrowski Without Club | €200K | €900K | -0.83 | Good Value |
Calum Ferrie Queen's Park FC | €250K | €900K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Will Mannion Charlton Athletic | €400K | €900K | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Ross Laidlaw Ross County FC | €200K | €900K | -0.34 | Fair Value |
Josh Vickers Derby County | €200K | €900K | -0.34 | Fair Value |
Jack Walton Preston North End | €500K | €900K | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Tim Krul Luton Town | €250K | €900K | -0.28 | Fair Value |
Asmir Begovic Leicester City | €250K | €900K | -0.28 | Fair Value |
Dillon Phillips Hull City | €275K | €900K | -0.24 | Fair Value |
George Long Norwich City | €300K | €900K | -0.21 | Fair Value |
Adam Davies Sheffield United | €350K | €900K | -0.14 | Fair Value |
Alex McCarthy Southampton FC | €350K | €900K | -0.14 | Fair Value |
Nathan Baxter Watford FC | €650K | €900K | -0.08 | Fair Value |
Lawrence Vigouroux Swansea City | €450K | €900K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Daniel Grimshaw Norwich City | €700K | €900K | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Andy Fisher Swansea City | €700K | €900K | 0.00 | Fair Value |