Best Goalkeepers in the Ligue 1 (Dec 2025)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Ligue 1 Goalkeepers 2023-24
Our database tracked 43 Ligue 1 Goalkeepers in the 2023-24 season, representing 20 clubs with a combined market value of €166.4M. The average market value for Ligue 1 Goalkeepers was €3.9M, with the average age at 29.0 years old.
The most valuable goalkeeper in the Ligue 1 was Lucas Chevalier, worth €30.0M and played for Paris Saint-Germain at 24 years old. The top 5 Goalkeepers averaged €18.8M in market value, including Matvey Safonov and Guillaume Restes.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked goalkeeper was Renato Marin (19 years, Paris Saint-Germain, €500K), while the oldest was Steve Mandanda (40 years, Stade Rennais FC, €500K). Research shows Goalkeepers typically peak at age 29.
Historical analysis showed 23 Goalkeepers (53%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Ligue 1 market for Goalkeepers remained actively developing with emerging talent in the 2023-24 season.
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Explore Market Size by Position in Ligue 1
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Ligue 1 Goalkeepers. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 20 clubs with €166.4M combined value.
Age Distribution: Ligue 1 Goalkeepers
The Ligue 1 GK market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (19 players, 44% of market). The 24-26 age group holds the most value at €74.8M, averaging €10.7M per player.
Top Goalkeepers by Age Bracket
U21 Years (3 players)
21-23 Years (4 players)
24-26 Years (7 players)
27-29 Years (10 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 5 Goalkeepers (12% of players) control €94.0M
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 2% of the Ligue 1 GK pool.
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Club Distribution: Ligue 1 Goalkeepers
Among 20 Ligue 1 clubs, Paris Saint-Germain leads with 3 Goalkeepers worth €50.5M (averaging €16.8M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 58% of tracked Goalkeepers.
Paris Saint-Germain (3 Goalkeepers)
FC Toulouse (3 Goalkeepers)
Stade Rennais FC (3 Goalkeepers)
RC Strasbourg Alsace (3 Goalkeepers)
Player Rankings
Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.
Lucas Chevalier
Paris Saint-Germain • 24 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €33.1M
79.9
Matvey Safonov
Paris Saint-Germain • 26 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €21.4M
75.0
Guillaume Restes
FC Toulouse • 20 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €25.6M
73.7
Yehvann Diouf
OGC Nice • 26 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €12.8M
68.2
Brice Samba
Stade Rennais FC • 31 years old
€15.5M
€12.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €10.8M
67.7
Mike Penders
RC Strasbourg Alsace • 20 years old
€10.4M
€12.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €15.3M
67.1
Gerónimo Rulli
Olympique Marseille • 33 years old
€10.3M
€8.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €6.8M
60.0
Radoslaw Majecki
Stade Brestois 29 • 26 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
55.9
Berke Özer
LOSC Lille • 25 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €6.4M
55.7
Dominik Greif
Olympique Lyon • 28 years old
€5.2M
€6.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.9M
55.0
Philipp Köhn
AS Monaco • 27 years old
€4.3M
€5.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €5.1M
53.1
Yvon Mvogo
FC Lorient • 31 years old
€3.9M
€3.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.7M
43.0
Kevin Trapp
Paris FC • 35 years old
€3.2M
€2.5M
-22.6%
Expected: €2.2M
42.4
Arnaud Bodart
LOSC Lille • 27 years old
€2.2M
€2.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.6M
40.8
Lukas Hradecky
AS Monaco • 36 years old
€2.6M
€2.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.8M
40.0
Jeffrey de Lange
Olympique Marseille • 27 years old
€1.7M
€2.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €2.0M
37.9
Robin Risser
RC Lens • 21 years old
€1.3M
€1.5M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.9M
33.7
Anthony Lopes
FC Nantes • 35 years old
€1.5M
€1.2M
-22.6%
Expected: €1.1M
32.9
Rémy Descamps
Olympique Lyon • 29 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.2M
30.3
Hervé Koffi
Angers SCO • 29 years old
€1.0M
€1.2M
+15.6%
Expected: €1.2M
30.3
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)
Paris Saint-Germain's Lucas Chevalier at 24 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 5.00×. That means Lucas Chevalier is valued 5.00× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is RC Lens's Robin Risser, who is 21 years old, with a 1.88× PPVE. Third is Guillaume Restes of FC Toulouse, who is 20 years old with a 1.67× 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 5.00× means the player is worth 400% 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 | Lucas Chevalier Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | 24-26 | €30.0M | €6.0M | 5.00× |
| #2 | Robin Risser RC Lens | 21 | 21-23 | €1.5M | €800K | 1.88× |
| #3 | Guillaume Restes FC Toulouse | 20 | U21 | €20.0M | €12.0M | 1.67× |
| #4 | Berke Özer LOSC Lille | 25 | 24-26 | €6.0M | €6.0M | 1.00× |
| #5 | Stefan Bajic RC Strasbourg Alsace | 23 | 21-23 | €800K | €800K | 1.00× |
| #6 | Mike Penders RC Strasbourg Alsace | 20 | U21 | €12.0M | €12.0M | 1.00× |
| #7 | Melvin Zinga Angers SCO | 23 | 21-23 | €300K | €800K | 0.37× |
| #8 | Ousmane Ba FC Metz | 23 | 21-23 | €150K | €800K | 0.19× |
| #9 | Théo De Percin AJ Auxerre | 24 | 24-26 | €300K | €6.0M | 0.05× |
| #10 | Renato Marin Paris Saint-Germain | 19 | U21 | €500K | €12.0M | 0.04× |
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)
Paris Saint-Germain's Renato Marin at 19 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +52%. That means Renato Marin is projected to appreciate 52% as they reach their peak age in 7 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is RC Strasbourg Alsace's Mike Penders, who is 20 years old, with a +48% RPP (6 years to peak). Third is Guillaume Restes of FC Toulouse, who is 20 years old with a +48% RPP (6 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 52% RPP means the player is expected to gain 52% 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 | Renato Marin Paris Saint-Germain | 19 | 7 | €500K | €1.0M | +52% |
| #2 | Mike Penders RC Strasbourg Alsace | 20 | 6 | €12.0M | €23.1M | +48% |
| #3 | Guillaume Restes FC Toulouse | 20 | 6 | €20.0M | €38.4M | +48% |
| #4 | Robin Risser RC Lens | 21 | 5 | €1.5M | €2.7M | +44% |
| #5 | Stefan Bajic RC Strasbourg Alsace | 23 | 3 | €800K | €1.2M | +35% |
| #6 | Melvin Zinga Angers SCO | 23 | 3 | €300K | €464K | +35% |
| #7 | Ousmane Ba FC Metz | 23 | 3 | €150K | €232K | +35% |
| #8 | Lucas Chevalier Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | 2 | €30.0M | €43.1M | +30% |
| #9 | Théo De Percin AJ Auxerre | 24 | 2 | €300K | €431K | +30% |
| #10 | Berke Özer LOSC Lille | 25 | 1 | €6.0M | €8.0M | +25% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Paris Saint-Germain's Renato Marin has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 154.3. That means Renato Marin has 40% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is RC Strasbourg Alsace's Mike Penders with a 118.5 RAU (28% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Guillaume Restes of FC Toulouse with a 118.5 RAU (28% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 154.3 means the upside is 154.3× 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 | Renato Marin Paris Saint-Germain | €698K | €634K-762K | +40% | 154.3 |
| #2 | Mike Penders RC Strasbourg Alsace | €15.3M | €13.9M-16.8M | +28% | 118.5 |
| #3 | Guillaume Restes FC Toulouse | €25.6M | €23.2M-27.9M | +28% | 118.5 |
| #4 | Robin Risser RC Lens | €1.9M | €1.7M-2.0M | +23% | 103.3 |
| #5 | Melvin Zinga Angers SCO | €344K | €316K-371K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #6 | Ousmane Ba FC Metz | €172K | €158K-186K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #7 | Stefan Bajic RC Strasbourg Alsace | €917K | €844K-991K | +15% | 79.9 |
| #8 | Lucas Chevalier Paris Saint-Germain | €33.1M | €30.4M-35.7M | +10% | 58.1 |
| #9 | Théo De Percin AJ Auxerre | €331K | €304K-357K | +10% | 58.1 |
| #10 | Grégoire Coudert Stade Brestois 29 | €535K | €492K-578K | +7% | 41.2 |
| #11 | Matvey Safonov Paris Saint-Germain | €21.4M | €19.7M-23.1M | +7% | 41.2 |
| #12 | Radoslaw Majecki Stade Brestois 29 | €6.4M | €5.9M-6.9M | +7% | 41.2 |
| #13 | Yehvann Diouf OGC Nice | €12.8M | €11.8M-13.9M | +7% | 41.2 |
| #14 | Berke Özer LOSC Lille | €6.4M | €5.8M-6.9M | +6% | 34.5 |
| #15 | Rémy Descamps Olympique Lyon | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.3M | +3% | 18.0 |
| #16 | Hervé Koffi Angers SCO | €1.2M | €1.1M-1.3M | +3% | 18.0 |
| #17 | Bingourou Kamara FC Lorient | €824K | €758K-890K | +3% | 18.0 |
| #18 | Kjetil Haug FC Toulouse | €614K | €565K-664K | +2% | 14.7 |
| #19 | Álex Domínguez FC Toulouse | €307K | €283K-332K | +2% | 14.7 |
| #20 | Jeffrey de Lange Olympique Marseille | €2.0M | €1.9M-2.2M | +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
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Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.
Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)
Paris Saint-Germain's Matvey Safonov in the 24-26 age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +28.7%. That means Lucas Chevalier captures 45.0% of total market value while representing only 16.3% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is Stade Brestois 29's Radoslaw Majecki with a +28.7% ASC (45.0% value share vs 16.3% player share in 24-26 bracket). Third is Berke Özer of LOSC Lille with a +28.7% ASC (45.0% value vs 16.3% players in 24-26 bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +28.7% ASC means the player captures 28.7% 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 | Matvey Safonov Paris Saint-Germain | 24-26 | 45.0% | 16.3% | +28.7% |
| #2 | Radoslaw Majecki Stade Brestois 29 | 24-26 | 45.0% | 16.3% | +28.7% |
| #3 | Berke Özer LOSC Lille | 24-26 | 45.0% | 16.3% | +28.7% |
| #4 | Yehvann Diouf OGC Nice | 24-26 | 45.0% | 16.3% | +28.7% |
| #5 | Lucas Chevalier Paris Saint-Germain | 24-26 | 45.0% | 16.3% | +28.7% |
| #6 | Grégoire Coudert Stade Brestois 29 | 24-26 | 45.0% | 16.3% | +28.7% |
| #7 | Théo De Percin AJ Auxerre | 24-26 | 45.0% | 16.3% | +28.7% |
| #8 | Karl-Johan Johnsson RC Strasbourg Alsace | 30+ | 21.5% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| #9 | Benjamin Leroy FC Lorient | 30+ | 21.5% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| #10 | Maxime Dupé OGC Nice | 30+ | 21.5% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| #11 | Yvon Mvogo FC Lorient | 30+ | 21.5% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| #12 | Mory Diaw Le Havre AC | 30+ | 21.5% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| #13 | Lionel Mpasi-Nzau Le Havre AC | 30+ | 21.5% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| #14 | Donovan Léon AJ Auxerre | 30+ | 21.5% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| #15 | Patrik Carlgren FC Nantes | 30+ | 21.5% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| #16 | Brice Samba Stade Rennais FC | 30+ | 21.5% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| #17 | Gauthier Gallon Stade Rennais FC | 30+ | 21.5% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| #18 | Rubén Blanco Olympique Marseille | 30+ | 21.5% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| #19 | Gerónimo Rulli Olympique Marseille | 30+ | 21.5% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
| #20 | Steve Mandanda Stade Rennais FC | 30+ | 21.5% | 44.2% | -22.7% |
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: 4 immediate targets, 6 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 11 at peak.
BUY NOW - High Upside
WATCH LIST - High Upside
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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 €30.0M. 0 undervalued, 3 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gerónimo Rulli Olympique Marseille | €8.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Philipp Köhn AS Monaco | €5.0M | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Théo De Percin AJ Auxerre | €300K | €1.0M | -1.00 | Good Value |
Benjamin Leroy FC Lorient | €150K | €1.0M | -0.93 | Good Value |
Vito Mannone Without Club | €150K | €1.0M | -0.93 | Good Value |
Régis Gurtner RC Lens | €150K | €1.0M | -0.93 | Good Value |
Álex Domínguez FC Toulouse | €300K | €1.0M | -0.75 | Good Value |
Karl-Johan Johnsson RC Strasbourg Alsace | €300K | €1.0M | -0.71 | Good Value |
Mathieu Gorgelin Without Club | €300K | €1.0M | -0.71 | Good Value |
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau Le Havre AC | €400K | €1.0M | -0.57 | Good Value |
Ousmane Ba FC Metz | €150K | €1.0M | -0.54 | Good Value |
Kjetil Haug FC Toulouse | €600K | €1.0M | -0.50 | Fair Value |
Steve Mandanda Stade Rennais FC | €500K | €1.0M | -0.43 | Fair Value |
Melvin Zinga Angers SCO | €300K | €1.0M | -0.42 | Fair Value |
Bingourou Kamara FC Lorient | €800K | €1.0M | -0.33 | Fair Value |
Patrik Carlgren FC Nantes | €600K | €1.0M | -0.29 | Fair Value |
Dimitry Bertaud Montpellier HSC | €1.0M | €1.0M | -0.17 | Fair Value |
Renato Marin Paris Saint-Germain | €500K | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Mory Diaw Le Havre AC | €800K | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |
Brice Samba Stade Rennais FC | €12.0M | €1.0M | 0.00 | Fair Value |