A successful Premier League side will need a variety of different elements to come together properly on the pitch. All positions in the line-up will need to contribute, and the goalkeeper is certainly no exception. Beyond simply being a part of the squad, a keeper can often be a true leader for a team moving forward. Communication is key, and the players at the position are often tasked with organizing the back-line and keeping the formation in the proper shape. The English top flight features several impressive performers, and some did not make the final list of ten.
AFC Bournemouth’s Asmir Begović has been a solid presence at the back for his club and helped to secure another Premier League campaign for the Cherries. The 31-year-old was in the top ten last season for saves (111) and has displayed fantastic instincts. After two seasons at Chelsea that saw him behind Thibaut Courtois, Begović has proven himself to be a strong starting option.
5 Petr Cech – Arsenal
One of the true greats in recent years, Petr Cech is still one of the top goalkeepers in England. Now with Arsenal, his successes with Chelsea were impressive.
The 36-year-old made almost 500 appearances across all competitions with the Blues and helped to fill their trophy cabinet. Cech captured four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, one Europa League and one Champions League crown with the London club, and now wants to find more glory with the Gunners.
4 Jordan Pickford – Everton
This countdown wanted to focus on the Premier League, but one simply cannot ignore Jordan Pickford’s performances with England this summer at the World Cup.
Everton’s shot-stopper was fantastic and seemed to make critical saves in each match.
3 Hugo Lloris – Tottenham
Another star at the World Cup this summer, Tottenham’s Hugo Lloris has proven himself to be one of the best at anticipating the opposition’s movements.
He has been consistent and certainly appears to have manager Mauricio Pochettino’s full trust. Lloris seems to know exactly where to be on the pitch and knows how to close down space effectively in one-on-one situations.
2 Thibaut Courtois – Chelsea
With his massive height and incredible reach, Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois has been an important element to recent success at Stamford Bridge.
After starring for Atlético Madrid on-loan, the 26-year-old made his way back to London and has secured his starting role with the club. Courtois was effective at this summer’s World Cup also, earning the Golden Glove award as the tournament’s top goalkeeper.
1 David de Gea – Manchester United
Yes, he had a disastrous World Cup with Spain this summer, but with Manchester United David de Gea has been an impenetrable force.
He led the Premier League in clean sheets last season with 18, and the Red Devils will be counting on him once again during the coming months.