Best Goalkeepers in the Scottish Premiership (Apr 2026)
Ranked by Analytical Strength Score
Market Overview: Scottish Premiership Goalkeepers 2022-23
Our database tracked 995 Scottish Premiership Goalkeepers in the 2022-23 season, representing 648 clubs with a combined market value of €2.4B. The average market value for Scottish Premiership Goalkeepers was €2.5M, with the average age at 28.2 years old.
The most valuable goalkeeper in the Scottish Premiership was Diogo Costa, worth €40.0M and played for FC Porto at 26 years old. The top 5 Goalkeepers averaged €38.4M in market value, including Gianluigi Donnarumma and David Raya.
Age distribution showed the youngest tracked goalkeeper was Emile Doucouré (18 years, Beerschot VA, €300K), while the oldest was Manuel Neuer (40 years, Bayern Munich, €4.0M). Research shows Goalkeepers typically peak at age 29.
Historical analysis showed 530 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 Scottish Premiership market for Goalkeepers remained highly competitive with significant transfer activity in the 2022-23 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 Scottish Premiership
Interactive bubble chart showing predicted 2-year growth vs current age for all Scottish Premiership Goalkeepers. Identify undervalued assets and track market momentum across 648 clubs with €2.4B combined value.
Age Distribution: Scottish Premiership Goalkeepers
The Scottish Premiership GK market shows 5 distinct age segments, with the largest cohort in the 30+ bracket (385 players, 39% of market). The 30+ age group holds the most value at €764.9M, averaging €2.0M per player.
Top Goalkeepers by Age Bracket
U21 Years (31 players)
21-23 Years (117 players)
24-26 Years (206 players)
27-29 Years (256 players)
Market Value Distribution
Elite Tier Concentration
The top 100 Goalkeepers (10% of players) control €1.4B
Market Tiers
Market structure shows distributed value with premium (€30-50m) tier representing 1% of the Scottish Premiership GK pool.
Premium (€30-50M)
High (€15-30M)
Mid (€5-15M)
Club Distribution: Scottish Premiership Goalkeepers
Among 648 Scottish Premiership clubs, Manchester City leads with 4 Goalkeepers worth €70.6M (averaging €17.6M per player). The top 10 clubs account for 3% of tracked Goalkeepers.
Manchester City (4 Goalkeepers)
Liverpool FC (3 Goalkeepers)
Paris Saint-Germain (3 Goalkeepers)
Arsenal FC (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.
Diogo Costa
FC Porto • 26 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €44.6M
88.2
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Manchester City • 27 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €42.6M
88.2
David Raya
Arsenal FC • 30 years old
€42.3M
€40.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €37.4M
87.6
Gregor Kobel
Borussia Dortmund • 28 years old
€34.6M
€40.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €40.7M
87.5
Guglielmo Vicario
Tottenham Hotspur • 29 years old
€27.7M
€32.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €34.3M
84.1
Giorgi Mamardashvili
Liverpool FC • 25 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €31.8M
80.1
Lucas Chevalier
Paris Saint-Germain • 24 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €33.1M
79.9
Bart Verbruggen
Brighton & Hove Albion • 23 years old
€25.9M
€30.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €34.4M
79.5
Anatoliy Trubin
SL Benfica • 24 years old
€24.2M
€28.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €30.9M
78.5
Unai Simón
Athletic Bilbao • 28 years old
€24.2M
€28.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €27.4M
78.2
Mile Svilar
AS Roma • 26 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €26.8M
77.7
Marco Carnesecchi
Atalanta BC • 25 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €26.5M
77.5
Joan García
FC Barcelona • 24 years old
€21.6M
€25.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €27.6M
77.5
Mike Maignan
AC Milan • 30 years old
€26.4M
€25.0M
-5.4%
Expected: €22.5M
76.7
James Trafford
Manchester City • 23 years old
€19.0M
€22.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €25.2M
75.7
Thibaut Courtois
Real Madrid • 33 years old
€25.8M
€20.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €17.0M
75.3
Alisson
Liverpool FC • 33 years old
€25.8M
€20.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €17.0M
75.3
Emiliano Martínez
Aston Villa • 33 years old
€25.8M
€20.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €17.0M
75.1
Jan Oblak
Atlético de Madrid • 33 years old
€25.8M
€20.0M
-22.6%
Expected: €17.0M
75.1
Djordje Petrovic
AFC Bournemouth • 26 years old
€17.3M
€20.0M
+15.6%
Expected: €21.4M
74.8
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 37.50×. That means Giorgi Mamardashvili is valued 37.50× higher than the median player in the 24-26 age bracket—representing exceptional value before reaching peak age.
In second is Liverpool FC's Giorgi Mamardashvili, who is 25 years old, with a 37.50× PPVE. Third is Bart Verbruggen of Brighton & Hove Albion, who is 23 years old with a 37.50× 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 37.50× means the player is worth 3650% 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 | €800K | 37.50× |
| #2 | Giorgi Mamardashvili Liverpool FC | 25 | 24-26 | €30.0M | €800K | 37.50× |
| #3 | Bart Verbruggen Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | 21-23 | €30.0M | €800K | 37.50× |
| #4 | Anatoliy Trubin SL Benfica | 24 | 24-26 | €28.0M | €800K | 35.00× |
| #5 | Marco Carnesecchi Atalanta BC | 25 | 24-26 | €25.0M | €800K | 31.25× |
| #6 | Joan García FC Barcelona | 24 | 24-26 | €25.0M | €800K | 31.25× |
| #7 | James Trafford Manchester City | 23 | 21-23 | €22.0M | €800K | 27.50× |
| #8 | Zion Suzuki Parma Calcio 1913 | 23 | 21-23 | €20.0M | €800K | 25.00× |
| #9 | Guillaume Restes FC Toulouse | 21 | 21-23 | €20.0M | €800K | 25.00× |
| #10 | Mike Penders RC Strasbourg Alsace | 20 | U21 | €12.0M | €500K | 24.00× |
| #11 | Noah Atubolu SC Freiburg | 23 | 21-23 | €18.0M | €800K | 22.50× |
| #12 | Filip Jørgensen Chelsea FC | 24 | 24-26 | €18.0M | €800K | 22.50× |
| #13 | Mads Hermansen West Ham United | 25 | 24-26 | €15.0M | €800K | 18.75× |
| #14 | Julen Agirrezabala Valencia CF | 25 | 24-26 | €15.0M | €800K | 18.75× |
| #15 | Antonín Kinský Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | 21-23 | €15.0M | €800K | 18.75× |
| #16 | Konstantinos Tzolakis Olympiacos Piraeus | 23 | 21-23 | €13.0M | €800K | 16.25× |
| #17 | Jonas Urbig Bayern Munich | 22 | 21-23 | €12.0M | €800K | 15.00× |
| #18 | Elia Caprile Cagliari Calcio | 24 | 24-26 | €11.0M | €800K | 13.75× |
| #19 | Luiz Júnior Villarreal CF | 25 | 24-26 | €10.0M | €800K | 12.50× |
| #20 | Senne Lammens Manchester United | 23 | 21-23 | €9.0M | €800K | 11.25× |
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)
Beerschot VA's Emile Doucouré at 18 years old has the highest Return-to-Peak Potential at +55%. That means Emile Doucouré is projected to appreciate 55% as they reach their peak age in 8 years—representing significant upside before entering their prime.
In second is Paris Saint-Germain's Renato Marin, who is 19 years old, with a +52% RPP (7 years to peak). Third is Nils Ramming of Brighton & Hove Albion U21, who is 19 years old with a +52% RPP (7 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 55% RPP means the player is expected to gain 55% 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 | Emile Doucouré Beerschot VA | 18 | 8 | €300K | €667K | +55% |
| #2 | Renato Marin Paris Saint-Germain | 19 | 7 | €500K | €1.0M | +52% |
| #3 | Nils Ramming Brighton & Hove Albion U21 | 19 | 7 | €300K | €620K | +52% |
| #4 | Denys Marchenko Obolon Kyiv | 19 | 7 | €600K | €1.2M | +52% |
| #5 | Matthias Pieklak Lommel SK | 19 | 7 | €400K | €826K | +52% |
| #6 | Callan McKenna AFC Bournemouth | 19 | 7 | €600K | €1.2M | +52% |
| #7 | Tommaso Vannucchi Fiorentina Primavera | 19 | 7 | €400K | €826K | +52% |
| #8 | Ignacio Sáez Club Universidad de Chile | 20 | 6 | €350K | €673K | +48% |
| #9 | Cristhian Loor Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 20 | 6 | €350K | €673K | +48% |
| #10 | Samuel Aspajo Metropolitanos FC | 20 | 6 | €350K | €673K | +48% |
| #11 | Aleksandr Degtev FC Sochi | 20 | 6 | €700K | €1.3M | +48% |
| #12 | Max Schmitt SSV Ulm 1846 | 20 | 6 | €700K | €1.3M | +48% |
| #13 | Onuralp Çevikkan Trabzonspor | 20 | 6 | €900K | €1.7M | +48% |
| #14 | Fran González Real Madrid Castilla | 20 | 6 | €400K | €769K | +48% |
| #15 | Vladyslav Krapyvtsov Girona FC | 20 | 6 | €400K | €769K | +48% |
| #16 | Emmanuel Ochoa CD Cruz Azul | 20 | 6 | €500K | €961K | +48% |
| #17 | Bernt Klaverboer SC Heerenveen | 20 | 6 | €300K | €576K | +48% |
| #18 | Gavin Beavers Bröndby IF | 20 | 6 | €400K | €769K | +48% |
| #19 | Dennis Seimen SC Paderborn 07 | 20 | 6 | €2.5M | €4.8M | +48% |
| #20 | Justin Bengui RWDM Brussels | 20 | 6 | €400K | €769K | +48% |
Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Upside potential weighted against forecast uncertainty. Higher RAU = better risk-reward profile.
Understanding Risk-Adjusted Upside (RAU)
Beerschot VA's Emile Doucouré has the highest Risk-Adjusted Upside at 166.9. That means Emile Doucouré has 44% upside potential with only 0% forecast uncertainty—representing excellent risk-reward for value appreciation.
In second is Paris Saint-Germain's Renato Marin with a 154.3 RAU (40% upside, 0% uncertainty). Third is Nils Ramming of Brighton & Hove Albion U21 with a 154.3 RAU (40% upside, 0% uncertainty).
How RAU is calculated: RAU divides upside potential by forecast uncertainty (RAU = Upside % ÷ Uncertainty %). A RAU of 166.9 means the upside is 166.9× 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 | Emile Doucouré Beerschot VA | €433K | €393K-473K | +44% | 166.9 |
| #2 | Renato Marin Paris Saint-Germain | €698K | €634K-762K | +40% | 154.3 |
| #3 | Nils Ramming Brighton & Hove Albion U21 | €419K | €380K-457K | +40% | 154.3 |
| #4 | Denys Marchenko Obolon Kyiv | €838K | €761K-915K | +40% | 154.3 |
| #5 | Callan McKenna AFC Bournemouth | €838K | €761K-915K | +40% | 154.3 |
| #6 | Matthias Pieklak Lommel SK | €559K | €507K-610K | +40% | 154.3 |
| #7 | Tommaso Vannucchi Fiorentina Primavera | €559K | €507K-610K | +40% | 154.3 |
| #8 | Ignacio Sáez Club Universidad de Chile | €448K | €406K-489K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #9 | Cristhian Loor Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | €448K | €406K-489K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #10 | Samuel Aspajo Metropolitanos FC | €448K | €406K-489K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #11 | Aleksandr Degtev FC Sochi | €895K | €813K-978K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #12 | Max Schmitt SSV Ulm 1846 | €895K | €813K-978K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #13 | Fran González Real Madrid Castilla | €512K | €464K-559K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #14 | Vladyslav Krapyvtsov Girona FC | €512K | €464K-559K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #15 | Gavin Beavers Bröndby IF | €512K | €464K-559K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #16 | Justin Bengui RWDM Brussels | €512K | €464K-559K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #17 | Timo Schlieck SpVgg Greuther Fürth | €512K | €464K-559K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #18 | Onuralp Çevikkan Trabzonspor | €1.2M | €1.0M-1.3M | +28% | 118.5 |
| #19 | Bernt Klaverboer SC Heerenveen | €384K | €348K-419K | +28% | 118.5 |
| #20 | Jakub Vinarčík FC Arouca | €384K | €348K-419K | +28% | 118.5 |
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)
Independiente Santa Fe's Andrés Mosquera in the 30+ age bracket has the highest Age-Share Concentration at +-7.4%. That means David Raya captures 31.3% of total market value while representing only 38.7% of players in their age group—showing dominant elite status.
In second is GD Estoril Praia's Joel Robles with a +-7.4% ASC (31.3% value share vs 38.7% player share in 30+ bracket). Third is Edgar Badia of Cultural Leonesa with a +-7.4% ASC (31.3% value vs 38.7% players in 30+ bracket).
How ASC is calculated: ASC = (% of total value) - (% of total players) in age bracket. A +-7.4% ASC means the player captures -7.4% 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 | Andrés Mosquera Independiente Santa Fe | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #2 | Joel Robles GD Estoril Praia | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #3 | Edgar Badia Cultural Leonesa | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #4 | Hendrik Bonmann Ludogorets Razgrad | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #5 | Filip Kurto Macarthur FC | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #6 | Théo Defourny Royal Charleroi SC | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #7 | Alisson Liverpool FC | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #8 | Esteban Andrada Real Zaragoza | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #9 | Everson Clube Atlético Mineiro | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #10 | Frederik Rönnow 1.FC Union Berlin | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #11 | Thibaut Courtois Real Madrid | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #12 | Koen Casteels Al-Qadsiah FC | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #13 | Sam Johnstone Wolverhampton Wanderers | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #14 | Mattia Perin Juventus FC | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #15 | Francesco Bardi Palermo FC | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #16 | Ryan Allsop Birmingham City | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #17 | Warner Hahn Hammarby IF | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #18 | Benjamin Siegrist Genoa CFC | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #19 | Neto Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
| #20 | Emiliano Martínez Aston Villa | 30+ | 31.3% | 38.7% | -7.4% |
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: 99 immediate targets, 188 standard acquisitions, 0 watch-list prospects, 245 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 €700K. 4 undervalued, 143 premium.
Value Positioning vs Peers
| Player | Market Value | Position Median | Z-Score | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Álex Remiro Real Sociedad | €15.0M | €800K | -2.50 | Undervalued |
Uğurcan Çakır Galatasaray | €15.0M | €800K | -2.50 | Undervalued |
Antonín Kinský Tottenham Hotspur | €15.0M | €800K | -2.50 | Undervalued |
Aaron Ramsdale Newcastle United | €16.0M | €800K | -2.00 | Undervalued |
Odysseas Vlachodimos Sevilla FC | €5.0M | €800K | -1.25 | Good Value |
Georgiy Bushchan Polissya Zhytomyr | €5.0M | €800K | -1.25 | Good Value |
Edouard Mendy Al-Ahli SFC | €5.0M | €800K | -1.25 | Good Value |
David de Gea ACF Fiorentina | €5.0M | €800K | -1.25 | Good Value |
Jordan Pickford Everton FC | €18.0M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Yassine Bounou Al-Hilal SFC | €5.5M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Ederson Fenerbahce | €18.0M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Alex Meret SSC Napoli | €18.0M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Vanja Milinković-Savić SSC Napoli | €18.0M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Guglielmo Vicario Tottenham Hotspur | €32.0M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Michele Di Gregorio Juventus FC | €18.0M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Andriy Lunin Real Madrid | €18.0M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Noah Atubolu SC Freiburg | €18.0M | €800K | -1.00 | Good Value |
Sam Johnstone Wolverhampton Wanderers | €6.0M | €800K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Timon Wellenreuther Feyenoord Rotterdam | €6.0M | €800K | -0.75 | Good Value |
Dominik Livakovic Girona FC | €6.0M | €800K | -0.75 | Good Value |
