Best Goalkeepers in the Premier League (Jun 2026)

Ranked by Analytical Strength Score

Market Overview: Premier League Goalkeepers 2024-25

Our database tracked 56 Premier League Goalkeepers in the 2024-25 season, representing 21 clubs with a combined market value of £570.6M. The average market value for Premier League Goalkeepers was £10.2M, with the average age at 29.6 years old.

The most valuable goalkeeper in the Premier League was Gianluigi Donnarumma, worth £45.0M and played for Manchester City at 27 years old. The top 5 Goalkeepers averaged £34.2M in market value, including Bart Verbruggen and David Raya.

Age distribution showed the youngest tracked goalkeeper was Gabriel Slonina (22 years, Chelsea FC, £3.5M), while the oldest was Tom Heaton (40 years, Manchester United, £150K). Research shows Goalkeepers typically peak at age 29.

Historical analysis showed 24 Goalkeepers (43%) increased in market value over the following 12 months based on age-curve trajectories, then-current performance trends, and playing time analysis. The Premier League market for Goalkeepers remained highly competitive with significant transfer activity in the 2024-25 season.

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Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Premier League Goalkeepers. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 21 clubs with £570.6M combined value.

Players Tracked

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By Position

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By Season

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Age Distribution: Premier League Goalkeepers

The Premier League GK market shows 4 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (28 players, 50% of market). The 27-29 age group holds the most value at £190.5M, averaging £15.9M per player.

21-23 years7 players (13%)

£119.7MAvg: £17.1M

Top player: Bart Verbruggen (£35.0M)

24-26 years9 players (16%)

£106.4MAvg: £11.8M

Top player: Djordje Petrovic (£28.0M)

27-29 years12 players (21%)

£190.5MAvg: £15.9M

Top player: Gianluigi Donnarumma (£45.0M)

30+ years28 players (50%)

£153.9MAvg: £5.5M

Top player: David Raya (£35.0M)

Top Goalkeepers by Age Bracket

21-23 Years (7 players)

1. Bart Verbruggen(23yo)

£35.0M

2. Senne Lammens(23yo)

£25.0M

3. James Trafford(23yo)

£25.0M

4. Robin Roefs(23yo)

£18.0M

5. Antonín Kinský(23yo)

£13.0M

24-26 Years (9 players)

1. Djordje Petrovic(26yo)

£28.0M

2. Giorgi Mamardashvili(25yo)

£28.0M

3. Mads Hermansen(25yo)

£15.0M

4. Filip Jørgensen(24yo)

£15.0M

5. Illan Meslier(26yo)

£12.0M

27-29 Years (12 players)

1. Gianluigi Donnarumma(27yo)

£45.0M

2. Guglielmo Vicario(29yo)

£30.0M

3. Dean Henderson(29yo)

£28.0M

4. Caoimhín Kelleher(27yo)

£22.0M

5. Robert Sánchez(28yo)

£22.0M

30+ Years (28 players)

1. David Raya(30yo)

£35.0M

2. Alisson(33yo)

£17.0M

3. Emiliano Martínez(33yo)

£15.0M

4. Jordan Pickford(32yo)

£15.0M

5. Bernd Leno(34yo)

£8.0M

Market Value Distribution

Elite Tier Concentration

35%of market value

The top 6 Goalkeepers (11% of players) control £201.0M

1. Gianluigi Donnarumma£45.0M

2. Bart Verbruggen£35.0M

3. David Raya£35.0M

4. Djordje Petrovic£28.0M

5. Giorgi Mamardashvili£28.0M

Market Tiers

Premium (€30-50M)4 players (7%)

£145.0M

High (€15-30M)14 players (25%)

£289.0M

Mid (€5-15M)15 players (27%)

£111.0M

Emerging (<€5M)23 players (41%)

£25.5M

Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 7% of the Premier League GK pool.

Premium (€30-50M)

1. Gianluigi Donnarumma

Manchester City£45.0M

2. Bart Verbruggen

Brighton & Hove Albion£35.0M

3. David Raya

Arsenal FC£35.0M

4. Guglielmo Vicario

Tottenham Hotspur£30.0M

High (€15-30M)

1. Djordje Petrovic

AFC Bournemouth£28.0M

2. Giorgi Mamardashvili

Liverpool FC£28.0M

3. Dean Henderson

Crystal Palace£28.0M

4. Senne Lammens

Manchester United£25.0M

5. James Trafford

Manchester City£25.0M

Mid (€5-15M)

1. Antonín Kinský

Tottenham Hotspur£13.0M

2. Illan Meslier

Leeds United£12.0M

3. Aaron Ramsdale

Newcastle United£12.0M

4. Bernd Leno

Fulham FC£8.0M

5. Nick Pope

Newcastle United£7.0M

Club Distribution: Premier League Goalkeepers

Among 21 Premier League clubs, Manchester City leads with 4 Goalkeepers worth £75.5M (averaging £18.9M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 54% of tracked Goalkeepers.

Manchester City

4 players • £75.5M

Liverpool FC

3 players • £48.0M

Tottenham Hotspur

3 players • £43.5M

Arsenal FC

2 players • £42.0M

Chelsea FC

3 players • £40.5M

Brighton & Hove Albion

3 players • £36.3M

AFC Bournemouth

3 players • £33.6M

Crystal Palace

3 players • £33.3M

Manchester United

3 players • £32.1M

#10

Leeds United

3 players • £28.2M

Manchester City (4 Goalkeepers)

Gianluigi Donnarumma(27yo)

£45.0M

James Trafford(23yo)

£25.0M

Stefan Ortega(33yo)

£5.0M

Marcus Bettinelli(34yo)

£500K

Liverpool FC (3 Goalkeepers)

Giorgi Mamardashvili(25yo)

£28.0M

Alisson(33yo)

£17.0M

Freddie Woodman(29yo)

£3.0M

Tottenham Hotspur (3 Goalkeepers)

Guglielmo Vicario(29yo)

£30.0M

Antonín Kinský(23yo)

£13.0M

Brandon Austin(27yo)

£500K

Arsenal FC (2 Goalkeepers)

David Raya(30yo)

£35.0M

Kepa Arrizabalaga(31yo)

£7.0M

Player Rankings

Ranked by APE Strength Score. Click any player to view full profile, or click the chart icon to see value history.

Gianluigi Donnarumma

Manchester City • 27 years old

£38.9M

£45.0M

+15.6%

£44.1M£51.8M

Expected: £48.0M

89.7

Bart Verbruggen

Brighton & Hove Albion • 23 years old

£30.3M

£35.0M

+15.6%

£38.4M£45.1M

Expected: £41.8M

86.2

David Raya

Arsenal FC • 30 years old

£37.0M

£35.0M

-5.4%

£30.1M£35.3M

Expected: £32.7M

85.9

Djordje Petrovic

AFC Bournemouth • 26 years old

£24.2M

£28.0M

+15.6%

£27.6M£32.4M

Expected: £30.0M

79.2

Giorgi Mamardashvili

Liverpool FC • 25 years old

£24.2M

£28.0M

+15.6%

£27.3M£32.0M

Expected: £29.6M

79.2

Guglielmo Vicario

Tottenham Hotspur • 29 years old

£25.9M

£30.0M

+15.6%

£28.4M£33.4M

Expected: £30.9M

78.6

Dean Henderson

Crystal Palace • 29 years old

£24.2M

£28.0M

+15.6%

£26.5M£31.1M

Expected: £28.8M

77.7

Senne Lammens

Manchester United • 23 years old

£21.6M

£25.0M

+15.6%

£26.4M£31.0M

Expected: £28.7M

77.3

James Trafford

Manchester City • 23 years old

£21.6M

£25.0M

+15.6%

£26.4M£31.0M

Expected: £28.7M

77.3

#10

Caoimhín Kelleher

Brentford FC • 27 years old

£19.0M

£22.0M

+15.6%

£20.7M£24.3M

Expected: £22.5M

75.6

#11

Robert Sánchez

Chelsea FC • 28 years old

£19.0M

£22.0M

+15.6%

£19.8M£23.2M

Expected: £21.5M

75.3

#12

Alisson

Liverpool FC • 33 years old

£22.0M

£17.0M

-22.6%

£13.1M£15.8M

Expected: £14.5M

73.2

#13

Robin Roefs

Sunderland AFC • 23 years old

£15.6M

£18.0M

+15.6%

£19.0M£22.3M

Expected: £20.6M

72.9

#14

Emiliano Martínez

Aston Villa • 33 years old

£19.4M

£15.0M

-22.6%

£11.6M£13.9M

Expected: £12.8M

71.4

#15

Jordan Pickford

Everton FC • 32 years old

£19.4M

£15.0M

-22.6%

£11.7M£13.8M

Expected: £12.8M

71.0

#16

Lucas Perri

Leeds United • 28 years old

£13.8M

£16.0M

+15.6%

£14.4M£16.9M

Expected: £15.6M

71.0

#17

Mads Hermansen

West Ham United • 25 years old

£13.0M

£15.0M

+15.6%

£14.6M£17.1M

Expected: £15.9M

70.9

#18

Filip Jørgensen

Chelsea FC • 24 years old

£13.0M

£15.0M

+15.6%

£15.2M£17.9M

Expected: £16.5M

70.9

#19

Antonín Kinský

Tottenham Hotspur • 23 years old

£11.2M

£13.0M

+15.6%

£13.7M£16.1M

Expected: £14.9M

68.7

#20

Illan Meslier

Leeds United • 26 years old

£10.4M

£12.0M

+15.6%

£11.8M£13.9M

Expected: £12.8M

68.2

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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)

Brighton & Hove Albion's Bart Verbruggen at 23 years old has the highest Pre-Peak Value Efficiency at 1.94×. That means Bart Verbruggen is valued 1.94× higher than the median player in the 21-23 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.

In second is Liverpool FC's Giorgi Mamardashvili, who is 25 years old, with a 1.87× PPVE. Third is Senne Lammens of Manchester United, who is 23 years old with a 1.39× 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 1.94× means the player is worth 94% more than typical players their age—making them high-value targets before they reach peak value.

PPVE by Age Bracket

Bart VerbruggenBrighton & Hove Albion

21-23 • 23yo1.94×

£35.0M • 94% above median

Giorgi MamardashviliLiverpool FC

24-26 • 25yo1.87×

£28.0M • 87% above median

Senne LammensManchester United

21-23 • 23yo1.39×

£25.0M • 39% above median

James TraffordManchester City

21-23 • 23yo1.39×

£25.0M • 39% above median

Mads HermansenWest Ham United

24-26 • 25yo1.00×

£15.0M • 0% above median

Filip JørgensenChelsea FC

24-26 • 24yo1.00×

£15.0M • 0% above median

Robin RoefsSunderland AFC

21-23 • 23yo1.00×

£18.0M • 0% above median

Antonín KinskýTottenham Hotspur

21-23 • 23yo0.72×

£13.0M • -28% above median

Christos MandasAFC Bournemouth

24-26 • 24yo0.33×

£5.0M • -67% above median

Gabriel SloninaChelsea FC

21-23 • 22yo0.19×

£3.5M • -81% above median

Hákon ValdimarssonBrentford FC

24-26 • 24yo0.17×

£2.5M • -83% above median

Danila BokovFC Van

21-23 • 23yo0.01×

£200K • -99% above median

Rank	Player	Age	Bracket	Current Value	Bracket Median	PPVE
#1	Bart Verbruggen Brighton & Hove Albion	23	21-23	£35.0M	£18.0M	1.94×
#2	Giorgi Mamardashvili Liverpool FC	25	24-26	£28.0M	£15.0M	1.87×
#3	Senne Lammens Manchester United	23	21-23	£25.0M	£18.0M	1.39×
#4	James Trafford Manchester City	23	21-23	£25.0M	£18.0M	1.39×
#5	Mads Hermansen West Ham United	25	24-26	£15.0M	£15.0M	1.00×
#6	Filip Jørgensen Chelsea FC	24	24-26	£15.0M	£15.0M	1.00×
#7	Robin Roefs Sunderland AFC	23	21-23	£18.0M	£18.0M	1.00×
#8	Antonín Kinský Tottenham Hotspur	23	21-23	£13.0M	£18.0M	0.72×
#9	Christos Mandas AFC Bournemouth	24	24-26	£5.0M	£15.0M	0.33×
#10	Gabriel Slonina Chelsea FC	22	21-23	£3.5M	£18.0M	0.19×
#11	Hákon Valdimarsson Brentford FC	24	24-26	£2.5M	£15.0M	0.17×
#12	Danila Bokov FC Van	23	21-23	£200K	£18.0M	0.01×

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)

Chelsea FC's Gabriel Slonina at 22 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +40%. That means Gabriel Slonina is projected to appreciate 40% as they reach their peak age in 4 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.

In second is Manchester United's Senne Lammens, who is 23 years old, with a +35% RPP (3 years to peak). Third is James Trafford of Manchester City, who is 23 years old with a +35% RPP (3 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

Gabriel SloninaChelsea FC

4yr to peak+40%

£3.5M → £5.8M

Senne LammensManchester United

3yr to peak+35%

£25.0M → £38.6M

James TraffordManchester City

3yr to peak+35%

£25.0M → £38.6M

Antonín KinskýTottenham Hotspur

3yr to peak+35%

£13.0M → £20.1M

Danila BokovFC Van

3yr to peak+35%

£200K → £309K

Bart VerbruggenBrighton & Hove Albion

3yr to peak+35%

£35.0M → £54.1M

Robin RoefsSunderland AFC

3yr to peak+35%

£18.0M → £27.8M

Christos MandasAFC Bournemouth

2yr to peak+30%

£5.0M → £7.2M

Hákon ValdimarssonBrentford FC

2yr to peak+30%

£2.5M → £3.6M

Filip JørgensenChelsea FC

2yr to peak+30%

£15.0M → £21.6M

Mads HermansenWest Ham United

1yr to peak+25%

£15.0M → £20.1M

Giorgi MamardashviliLiverpool FC

1yr to peak+25%

£28.0M → £37.4M

Rank	Player	Age	Years to Peak	Current	Peak Forecast	RPP %
#1	Gabriel Slonina Chelsea FC	22	4	£3.5M	£5.8M	+40%
#2	Senne Lammens Manchester United	23	3	£25.0M	£38.6M	+35%
#3	James Trafford Manchester City	23	3	£25.0M	£38.6M	+35%
#4	Antonín Kinský Tottenham Hotspur	23	3	£13.0M	£20.1M	+35%
#5	Danila Bokov FC Van	23	3	£200K	£309K	+35%
#6	Bart Verbruggen Brighton & Hove Albion	23	3	£35.0M	£54.1M	+35%
#7	Robin Roefs Sunderland AFC	23	3	£18.0M	£27.8M	+35%
#8	Christos Mandas AFC Bournemouth	24	2	£5.0M	£7.2M	+30%
#9	Hákon Valdimarsson Brentford FC	24	2	£2.5M	£3.6M	+30%
#10	Filip Jørgensen Chelsea FC	24	2	£15.0M	£21.6M	+30%
#11	Mads Hermansen West Ham United	25	1	£15.0M	£20.1M	+25%
#12	Giorgi Mamardashvili Liverpool FC	25	1	£28.0M	£37.4M	+25%

Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.

Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)

Brighton & Hove Albion's Bart Verbruggen has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 101.3. That means Bart Verbruggen has 19% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.

In second is Chelsea FC's Gabriel Slonina with a 100.1 RAU (19% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Danila Bokov of FC Van with a 79.9 RAU (15% upside, 0% uncertainty).

How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 101.3 means the upside is 101.3× greater than the uncertainty—making it a high-confidence growth opportunity. Target RAU ≥2.0 for balanced risk-reward.

Risk-Adjusted Upside by Player

Bart VerbruggenBrighton & Hove Albion

↑19% / ±0%101.3

Range: £38.4M - £45.1M

Gabriel SloninaChelsea FC

↑19% / ±0%100.1

Range: £3.8M - £4.5M

Danila BokovFC Van

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: £211K - £248K

Robin RoefsSunderland AFC

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: £19.0M - £22.3M

Antonín KinskýTottenham Hotspur

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: £13.7M - £16.1M

Senne LammensManchester United

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: £26.4M - £31.0M

James TraffordManchester City

↑15% / ±0%79.9

Range: £26.4M - £31.0M

Filip JørgensenChelsea FC

↑10% / ±0%58.1

Range: £15.2M - £17.9M

Christos MandasAFC Bournemouth

↑10% / ±0%58.1

Range: £5.1M - £6.0M

Hákon ValdimarssonBrentford FC

↑10% / ±0%58.1

Range: £2.5M - £3.0M

Tom McGillBrighton & Hove Albion

↑7% / ±0%41.2

Range: £492K - £578K

Djordje PetrovicAFC Bournemouth

↑7% / ±0%41.2

Range: £27.6M - £32.4M

Illan MeslierLeeds United

↑7% / ±0%41.2

Range: £11.8M - £13.9M

Ellery BalcombeBrentford FC

↑7% / ±0%41.2

Range: £394K - £463K

Gianluigi DonnarummaManchester City

↑7% / ±0%38.6

Range: £44.1M - £51.8M

Rank	Player	Expected	Range	Upside %	RAU
#1	Bart Verbruggen Brighton & Hove Albion	£41.8M	£38.4M-45.1M	+19%	101.3
#2	Gabriel Slonina Chelsea FC	£4.2M	£3.8M-4.5M	+19%	100.1
#3	Danila Bokov FC Van	£229K	£211K-248K	+15%	79.9
#4	Robin Roefs Sunderland AFC	£20.6M	£19.0M-22.3M	+15%	79.9
#5	Antonín Kinský Tottenham Hotspur	£14.9M	£13.7M-16.1M	+15%	79.9
#6	Senne Lammens Manchester United	£28.7M	£26.4M-31.0M	+15%	79.9
#7	James Trafford Manchester City	£28.7M	£26.4M-31.0M	+15%	79.9
#8	Filip Jørgensen Chelsea FC	£16.5M	£15.2M-17.9M	+10%	58.1
#9	Christos Mandas AFC Bournemouth	£5.5M	£5.1M-6.0M	+10%	58.1
#10	Hákon Valdimarsson Brentford FC	£2.8M	£2.5M-3.0M	+10%	58.1
#11	Tom McGill Brighton & Hove Albion	£535K	£492K-578K	+7%	41.2
#12	Djordje Petrovic AFC Bournemouth	£30.0M	£27.6M-32.4M	+7%	41.2
#13	Illan Meslier Leeds United	£12.8M	£11.8M-13.9M	+7%	41.2
#14	Ellery Balcombe Brentford FC	£428K	£394K-463K	+7%	41.2
#15	Gianluigi Donnarumma Manchester City	£48.0M	£44.1M-51.8M	+7%	38.6
#16	Giorgi Mamardashvili Liverpool FC	£29.6M	£27.3M-32.0M	+6%	34.5
#17	Mads Hermansen West Ham United	£15.9M	£14.6M-17.1M	+6%	34.5
#18	Dean Henderson Crystal Palace	£28.8M	£26.5M-31.1M	+3%	18.0
#19	Guglielmo Vicario Tottenham Hotspur	£30.9M	£28.4M-33.4M	+3%	18.0
#20	Freddie Woodman Liverpool FC	£3.1M	£2.8M-3.3M	+3%	18.0

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

Total Players

-0.00

Avg Z-Score

-0.00

RPI Score

Weak DepthStrong Depth

-3.00+3.0

Highest Z-Scores

Gianluigi Donnarumma+3.14

Bart Verbruggen+2.24

David Raya+2.24

Guglielmo Vicario+1.79

Djordje Petrovic+1.61

Lowest Z-Scores

Tom King-0.91

Mark Gillespie-0.91

Tom Heaton-0.91

Danila Bokov-0.90

Václav Hladký-0.90

Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Identifies players capturing disproportionate value relative to age group representation. Positive ASC = value concentration.

Understanding Age-Share Concentration (ASC)

Liverpool FC's Alisson in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-23.0%. That means David Raya captures 27.0% of total market value while representing only 50.0% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.

In second is Wolverhampton Wanderers's Sam Johnstone with a +-23.0% ASC (27.0% value share vs 50.0% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Emiliano Martínez of Aston Villa with a +-23.0% ASC (27.0% value vs 50.0% players in 30+ bracket).

How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-23.0% ASC means the player captures -23.0% more market value than their numerical representation—indicating marquee status. ASC > +15% = elite dominance, ASC < -15% = potential value targets.