In 2025, the top 5 best goalkeepers EPL 2025 have distinguished themselves not just by keeping clean sheets, but by rewriting the expectations of the No.1 position: distribution, penalty stopping, goals prevented, consistency under pressure. AntiKick has dived into the numbers, the mental game, and the highlight reels to bring you the cream of the crop. Here are the five who stand out above the rest.
What Makes a “Best Goalkeeper” in 2025
Before listing names, it helps to understand what separates an elite keeper today:
- Clean sheets & goals conceded per game: you can’t steal wins if you keep leaking goals.
- Save percentage and goals prevented: it’s not just about quantity, but how many “should have gone in” you stopped.
- Distribution & play from the back: modern keepers must initiate attacks, manage buildup, and deal with constant pressing.
- Consistency & big-match temperament: tipping points, crucial saves, mental strength when the opposition is piling on.
Data from the 2024–25 Premier League season shows tight gaps, with several goalkeepers shining in different areas. Clean sheets leaderboards, save percentages, goals prevented stats, and advanced metrics all played into AntiKick’s ranking.
The Top 5 Best Goalkeepers EPL 2025
Here are the goalkeepers who, in our estimation, are the top 5 in the EPL right now:
1. David Raya
- Shared the Golden Glove in 202 with 13 clean sheets.
- Outstanding goals conceded per game (~0.89), showing how well-organized his defence is and how sharp he is at cutting out danger.
- Excellent with his feet and in distribution — his build-up play goes beyond just shot-stopping.
2. Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest)
- Also recorded 13 clean sheets in 2024–25, matching Raya.
- Makes more saves, due to Forest’s defensive shape allowing more shots against.
- Despite more work, his consistency has held up across the season — pressure, high shot volume, and still producing.
3. Alisson Becker
- Though Liverpool had defensive hiccups, Alisson remains a benchmark for reflex saves, positioning, and leadership.
- His distribution (both long and short) and ability to read the game are still among the best in the league.
4. Jordan Pickford (Everton)
- Pickford had mixed seasons earlier, but in 2024–25 he stood out enough to be in many “best of” lists because of his saves under high pressure and big-match moments.
- Conceded more than the clean-sheet leaders, but often kept Everton in games single-handedly.
5. Robert Sánchez / Emiliano Martínez (Close Call)
- This is a tight contest. Both have strong claims: Sánchez for his sweeping off the line and command in the box; Martínez for his shot-stopping and penalty-saving instincts.
- We lean slightly in favour of Sánchez given Chelsea’s defensive structure and moments he kept them afloat in difficult games.
Honorable Mentions & Emerging Talents
These players didn’t quite make the top 5 this season, but are worth keeping an eye on:
- Ederson (Manchester City) — distribution still world-class, but fewer clean sheets than expected.
- Mark Flekken (Brentford) — high save volumes, though defensive cost sometimes undermines his stats.
- Nick Pope, Dean Henderson, André Onana — all with flashes of brilliance that could push them into top-5 contention if consistency improves.
Comparing Key Stats
Here are some critical comparisons from 2024–25 that influenced ranking:
- Clean sheets: Raya & Sels top with ~13 each.
- Goals conceded per 90 minutes: Raya ~0.89; Sels higher due to more shots faced.
- Save percentage & goals prevented: Players like Sánchez and Alisson mitigate danger beyond what their clean-sheet count suggests.
What to Watch in 2025/26
As we move forward, the gap can shift. Watch for:
- Injury recovery & form drops (e.g. Alisson, Pickford)
- New transfers — a dead-ball signing could disrupt garden-course rankings.
- Team defensive overhauls — a keeper’s stats are tightly linked to team shape in front of them.
Conclusion
The top 5 best goalkeepers EPL 2025, as AntiKick assesses them, are David Raya, Matz Sels, Alisson Becker, Jordan Pickford, and Robert Sánchez (with Martínez very close behind). They represent the gold standard in clean sheets, match influence, and modern goalkeeping demands.
If you want, AntiKick can also pull together a top 10, or break down “best budget keepers” or “top young goalkeepers” for 2025/26. Who should I cover next?
