Are you curious to know about the current status of the most expensive goalkeepers in the world of football? These talented individuals have honed their ball handling skills, which have helped their teams gain competitive status in various leagues. Not only is he excellent at preventing the opposing team from scoring, but he also has other talents, such as goal assists. Let’s know about these expensive players.
Over the years, some goalkeepers have made a fortune from high-profile transfers that transformed their careers. These players are among the highest-paid in the industry, earning millions of dollars thanks to their formidable reputation and success on the field. Without further ado, here are the top 10 most expensive goalkeepers in the world today.
Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) – €60 million
Real Madrid’s Thibaut is the Most Expensive Football Goalkeeper in 2023. He also plays for the Belgium national team and is known for his acrobatic saves, reflexes and command of the penalty area. Prior to this, Courtois played for Chelsea and Atlético Madrid (on loan). He signed with Real Madrid in 2018.
Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG) – €50 million
Donnarumma moved from Milan to PSG for free for the French, despite the fact that even as part of the Italian club, the cost of the goalkeeper was estimated at 60 million euros or more. This is one of the leaders of PSG and the Italian national team, who became the best goalkeeper of Euro 2020.
Álisson Becker (Liverpool) – €50 million
The Brazilian No. 1 was good enough to keep Ederson out of the national team at the World Cup, but he enjoyed a rapid rise at Roma – playing for his first team for only two years. Following Loris Karius’ mistakes in last season’s Champions League final, Liverpool needed a solid stopper and paid a then world record fee to bring Alisson in. But this did not last long.
Diogo Costa (F.C Porto) – €45 million
Diogo is the youngest of the most expensive goalkeepers. F.C. The 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, making him one of the higher valued players on the scene today.
Jan Oblak (Atletico de Madrid) – €40 million
Oblak has been a goalkeeper at Atletico Madrid since 2014. Atlético paid €16 million for the goalkeeper making him the most expensive goalkeeper in La Liga history. His contract with the Spanish side expires in the summer of 2023.
Mike Meignan (A.C Milan) – €35 million
Mike joined AC Milan of Serie A in the 2021/2022 season and is also part of the French national team. The Frenchman is one of the most expensive goalkeepers with an impressive fee of €35 million. Prior to this, Meignon played for Paris Saint-Germain and Lille.
Robert Sánchez (Brighton & Hove Albion) – €32 million
Sanchez is currently Brighton’s goalkeeper. His contract with the club runs until 2025. Sánchez was named in Spain’s 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup but he didn’t make any appearances.
Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal) – €30 million
Aaron was born in the United Kingdom and is one of the most expensive English goalkeepers today. 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).
Marc-André ter Stegen (Barcelona) – €30 million
The German goalkeeper didn’t start in La Liga for Barcelona last season, but his impressive performances in the Champions League and Copa del Rey have earned him sixth place on the list. Like Courtois, he has immense potential.
Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa) – €28 million
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 captain alongside Diego Carlos. The goalkeeper started playing for his national team in 2021.
