"Ranking the Top 10 Most Expensive Goalkeepers in the World: Who Made the Cut?"
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Here's a Look at the Current Top 10 Most Expensive Goalkeepers in the World.
Football transfer seasons always come with exciting deals among league stakeholders, and goalkeepers are no exception. With impressive salaries earned through these trade-offs, some have become highly valued assets for their teams. Here's a Look at the Top 10 Most Expensive Goalkeepers in the World.
10. Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa) - €28 million
Full name: Damián Emiliano Martínez Romero
Date of birth: September 2, 1991
Nationality: Argentine
Emiliano plays for Aston Villa and the Argentina national football team. He is one of the most expensive goalkeepers in the Premier League. Martinez played for Arsenal from 2010 before joining Aston in 2020, serving as the captain alongside Diego Carlos. The goalie started playing for his national team in 2021.
9. Marc-André ter Stegen (Barcelona) - €30 million
Full name: Marc-André ter Stegen
Date of birth: April 30, 1992
Nationality: German
Marc-André is a professional footballer signed with Barcelona and plays for the German national football team. He is one of the most expensive goalkeepers ever, with a salary of c30 million. Stegen's reflexes and ball control abilities have earned him the nickname ''Berlin Wall.''
8. Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal) - €30 million
Full name: Aaron Christopher Ramsdale
Date of birth: May 14, 1998
Nationality: English
Aaron was born in the United Kingdom and is among today's most expensive English goalkeepers. Before joining Arsenal in 2021, Ramsdale played for Sheffield United (2016 and 2020), A.F.C. Bournemouth (2017), Chesterfield F.C. (2018), and AFC Wimbledon (2019).
The 24-year-old also plays for the England national team. His transfer to Arsenal was worth €28 million, making him one of the most expensive goalkeepers of all time.
7. Robert Sánchez (Brighton & Hove Albion) - €32 million
Full name: Robert Lynch Sánchez
Date of birth: November 18, 1997
Nationality: Spanish
Roberto Sánchez of Brighton & Hove Albion is also one of the most expensive goalkeepers in 2022/2023. He signed his first professional contract with the club in 2015 before moving to Forest Green Rovers in 2018/2019. In 2020, Sanchez returned to Brighton after signing a contract until 2025. The athlete also plays for the Spain national team.
6. Mike Meignan (A.C Milan) - €35 million
Full name: Mike Peterson Maignan
Date of birth: July 3, 1995
Nationality: French
Mike joined Serie A's A.C Milan in the 2021/2022 season and is also part of the French national team. The French player is one of the most expensive goalies, with an impressive fee of €35 million. Previously, Meignan played for Paris Saint-German and Lille.
5. Jan Oblak (Atletico de Madrid) - €40 million
Full name: Jan Oblak
Date of birth: January 7, 1993
Nationality: Slovenian
Atletico de Madrid's goalie, Jan, doubles as the captain of the Slovenian national team. He joined the club in the 2014/2015 season and is undoubtedly one of the world's most expensive football goalkeepers, with a market value of €40 million.
4. Diogo Costa (F.C Porto) - €45 million
Full name: Diogo Costa
Date of birth: September 19, 1999
Nationality: Portuguese
Diogo is the youngest among the most expensive goalkeepers. The F.C. Porto player is also part of the Portugal national team. He joined the club in 2018. In 2021, the player's transfer fee was €6 million. Costa's market value has risen exponentially quickly, making him one of the high-value players in the scene today.
3. Álisson Becker (Liverpool) - €50 million
Full name: Álisson Ramsés Becker
Date of birth: October 2, 1992
Nationality: Brazillian
Liverpool's Álisson Becker is among the most expensive goalkeepers in EPL. He also plays for the Brazillian national team. He previously played for Roma before moving to Liverpool in 2018 at €62.5 million, which was one of the most expensive goalkeeper transfers in football history.
2. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG) - €50 million
Full name: Gianluigi Donnarumma Cavaliere
Date of birth: February 25, 1999
Nationality: Italian
Gianluigi plays for PSG and the Italian national team. He has several titles, including Serie A's Best Goalkeeper in 2020 and 2021 and IFFHS (International Federation of Football History & Statistics) World's Best Goalkeeper in 2021.
1. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) - €60 million
Full name: Thibaut Nicolas Marc Courtois
Date of birth: May 11, 1992
Nationality: Belgian
Thibaut of Real Madrid is the most expensive football goalkeeper in 2023. He also plays for the Belgian national team and is known for his acrobatic saves, reflexes, and command of the penalty area. Previously, Courtois played for Chelsea and Atletico Madrid (on loan). He signed with Real Madrid in 2018.