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Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by nairalee(m): 11:23am On Aug 23, 2025
No Raya?
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by ogaontop(m): 11:30am On Aug 23, 2025
What of Iker Casillas of Spain and Real Madridhuh
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by Starhearts: 11:31am On Aug 23, 2025
obembet:
We’ve witnessed some legendary names between the sticks over the past decade. All in their prime, who makes your Top 3 Goalkeepers list?

1. Manuel Neuer

The benchmark of modern goalkeeping. World Cup winner (2014), Champions League winner, and the original sweeper-keeper.

2. Thibaut Courtois

Monster between the posts. Champions League 2022 final performance alone showed why he’s one of the greatest shot-stoppers ever.

3. Alisson Becker

Elite balance of shot-stopping, distribution, and leadership. Crucial for Liverpool’s Champions League and Premier League triumphs.

4. Marc-André ter Stegen

Brilliant reflexes, great passing ability, and consistency at Barcelona.

5. Ederson

Possibly the best distributor of the ball among all goalkeepers. Changed the way City build from the back.

6. David De Gea

In his prime (2015–2018), he was nearly unbeatable, saving Manchester United countless times.

7. Gianluigi Donnarumma

Still young, but his Euro 2020 heroics showed his peak potential.

8. Emiliano Martínez

Clutch performer, especially in penalty shootouts (Copa América & World Cup). Not as consistent overall as the top names.

9. Édouard Mendy

Short but brilliant peak (Champions League 2021 run with Chelsea). Didn’t maintain top form long enough compared to the rest.

Source: Obembe Tosin
Why is Edwin Van der Saar...

Go back nd do ur research very well
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by Nobody: 11:37am On Aug 23, 2025
Onana the 👌 best
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by Risingblue008(m): 11:40am On Aug 23, 2025
Whr is onana?
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by Bahamas95(m): 11:45am On Aug 23, 2025
Edourd Mendy? undecided

Even as a Chelsea fan I know that guy doesn't deserve to be named amongst world class goalkeepers.
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by decatalyst(m): 11:45am On Aug 23, 2025
agentNija:
Manuel Neuer to me is the best among them. He started what coaches are now calling 'playing from the back'. Peter Cech remains the best ever.
No one is doubting Peter Cech but calling him the best ever is unacceptable.

Well maybe you are talking about a time frame tho. But either ways, Gianluigi Buffon is the father that fathered them all.

If we go way back, you talk about Jose Luis Chilavert, Fabian Barthez (should even be the one credited with 'a playing goal keeper' tag), Jens Lehman, Edwin Van der sar, Rene Higuita, Julio Ceaser, Hugo Lloris Peter Schmeichel etc.

I think l prefer the list the way it is, albeit removing Mendy, for modern day goal keepers ranking.
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by pak: 11:47am On Aug 23, 2025
agentNija:
Manuel Neuer to me is the best among them. He started what coaches are now calling 'playing from the back'. Peter Cech remains the best ever.
Cech?

He was great but did you see Buffon, Schmeichel or Dino Zoff
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by IyfeNamikaze(m): 11:55am On Aug 23, 2025
agentNija:
Manuel Neuer to me is the best among them. He started what coaches are now calling 'playing from the back'. Peter Cech remains the best ever.
the sweeper keeper role was invented by Neuer.

Peter cech was good but he's not better than Van Der Sar, Oliver Kahn, Peter Schmeichel, Yashin, Neuer.
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by saintmm(m): 12:02pm On Aug 23, 2025
Na Onana be my own best goalie of this generation. The hope of good strikers.




No be everything person dey carry serious.
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by 43Ronin: 12:05pm On Aug 23, 2025
brain54:
In no particular order...

Neuer Manuel, David DE Gea and indulge me to add Buffon!
Dem buffon set were really good. Buffon, Iker casillas, Peter czec, van der sa.
But this set, donaruma, courtois, neuer
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by agentNija(f): 12:08pm On Aug 23, 2025
IyfeNamikaze:
the sweeper keeper role was invented by Neuer.

Peter cech was good but he's not better than Van Der Sar, Oliver Kahn, Peter Schmeichel, Yashin, Neuer.
Bro keepers dey o. Buffon, Khan, Scmiechel, Casillas, Dida.
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by favour32(m): 12:13pm On Aug 23, 2025
What of Onana? grin grin shocked shocked cool cool
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by wunmi590(m): 12:18pm On Aug 23, 2025
huh

All these new generation football watcher, is Casillas, buffon, oliver khan a joke to you?


Casillas and then buffon, follow by neuer
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by kedeojo(m): 12:28pm On Aug 23, 2025
Hemanwel:
Be like this OP na Gen Z soccer follower. Where are:

1. Gianluigi Buffon

2. Iker Casillas

3. Nelson Dida

4. Edwin Van Dar Sar

5. Oliver Kahn
Is it that, English is hard. He mentioned particular names and you are going off board. I just hope you were not among those who called late buhari illiterate back then as president.
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by IyfeNamikaze(m): 12:28pm On Aug 23, 2025
agentNija:
Bro keepers dey o. Buffon, Khan, Scmiechel, Casillas, Dida.
Cadillas was good too, it's just that his fall off was so steep it tainted how good he really was in his prime.
Schmeichel, Kahn, VDS, Yashin, Dida were still top class GKs till the very day they hung up their gloves.
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by Tusoft: 12:48pm On Aug 23, 2025
Allison Becker AB1 it's the all time greatest 💯 He can save your life if Mohammed and Jesus couldn't save you.
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by akinszz: 12:50pm On Aug 23, 2025
Passionate888:
was Gianluigi Buffon a joke to you?
Was Peter Schmiechel a joke to you?
Was Edwin van Dersar a joke to you?
Was Dida a joke to you that you'll say Cech is the best ever?
what do you expect from indomie generation? grin grin grin grin grin grin grin
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by janga02(m): 12:52pm On Aug 23, 2025
obembet:
We’ve witnessed some legendary names between the sticks over the past decade. All in their prime, who makes your Top 3 Goalkeepers list?

1. Manuel Neuer

The benchmark of modern goalkeeping. World Cup winner (2014), Champions League winner, and the original sweeper-keeper.

2. Thibaut Courtois

Monster between the posts. Champions League 2022 final performance alone showed why he’s one of the greatest shot-stoppers ever.

3. Alisson Becker

Elite balance of shot-stopping, distribution, and leadership. Crucial for Liverpool’s Champions League and Premier League triumphs.

4. Marc-André ter Stegen

Brilliant reflexes, great passing ability, and consistency at Barcelona.

5. Ederson

Possibly the best distributor of the ball among all goalkeepers. Changed the way City build from the back.

6. David De Gea

In his prime (2015–2018), he was nearly unbeatable, saving Manchester United countless times.

7. Gianluigi Donnarumma

Still young, but his Euro 2020 heroics showed his peak potential.

8. Emiliano Martínez

Clutch performer, especially in penalty shootouts (Copa América & World Cup). Not as consistent overall as the top names.

9. Édouard Mendy

Short but brilliant peak (Champions League 2021 run with Chelsea). Didn’t maintain top form long enough compared to the rest.

Source: Obembe Tosin
From this list:
1.Neur
2. Courtois
3.Degea

But respect to all these big guys during their prime:

Oliver Khan
Gigi Buffon
Edwin Vandercer
Peter cech.
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by Passionate888: 12:56pm On Aug 23, 2025
phr0nesis:
How you snuck in Edward Mendy is funny.

My pick will be Manuel Neuer, Courtois, and Alisson. I would have picked my De Gea over Alisson, but that guy flops consistently for Spain

The list comprises of keepers who are still active, not the ancients of days you are listing
The post I quoted said Cech is the best ever
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by donmik: 1:05pm On Aug 23, 2025
The German female national keeper is one
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by donmik: 1:08pm On Aug 23, 2025
Netizen44:
David De Gea
he was nearly unbeatable, saving Manchester United countless times.
His best was in Spain at Atletico before joining ManU

That guy is a genius in the post but ManU decimated his prime appearance in England
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by donmik: 1:09pm On Aug 23, 2025
Like they forgot Iker Casilla of The white

A smart cat like him

I miss that guy
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by phr0nesis(m): 1:18pm On Aug 23, 2025
Passionate888:
The post I quoted said Cech is the best ever
Oh I get you now. Sorry
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by JoeEeL(m): 1:44pm On Aug 23, 2025
obembet:
We’ve witnessed some legendary names between the sticks over the past decade. All in their prime, who makes your Top 3 Goalkeepers list?

1. Manuel Neuer

The benchmark of modern goalkeeping. World Cup winner (2014), Champions League winner, and the original sweeper-keeper.

2. Thibaut Courtois

Monster between the posts. Champions League 2022 final performance alone showed why he’s one of the greatest shot-stoppers ever.

3. Alisson Becker

Elite balance of shot-stopping, distribution, and leadership. Crucial for Liverpool’s Champions League and Premier League triumphs.

4. Marc-André ter Stegen

Brilliant reflexes, great passing ability, and consistency at Barcelona.

5. Ederson

Possibly the best distributor of the ball among all goalkeepers. Changed the way City build from the back.

6. David De Gea

In his prime (2015–2018), he was nearly unbeatable, saving Manchester United countless times.

7. Gianluigi Donnarumma

Still young, but his Euro 2020 heroics showed his peak potential.

8. Emiliano Martínez

Clutch performer, especially in penalty shootouts (Copa América & World Cup). Not as consistent overall as the top names.

9. Édouard Mendy

Short but brilliant peak (Champions League 2021 run with Chelsea). Didn’t maintain top form long enough compared to the rest.

Source: Obembe Tosin
Where is Van Der Sar?

Oblak?

U are not serious yet
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by JoeEeL(m): 1:46pm On Aug 23, 2025
agentNija:
Manuel Neuer to me is the best among them. He started what coaches are now calling 'playing from the back'. Peter Cech remains the best ever.
Valdes started it with Guardiola's tiki taka in '08.

Come make una no dey provoke person for this app u this gen z children
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by JoeEeL(m): 1:49pm On Aug 23, 2025
happney65:
Why is Van Dan Sar missing in this list? I think he should be Number 1 followed by maybe Buffon
It shows they dont know ball or are small children.

Van der sar is undisputed number 1 in d last 25 years.
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by sageb: 2:16pm On Aug 23, 2025
brain54:
In no particular order...

Neuer Manuel, David DE Gea and indulge me to add Buffon!
Buffon is the best and he does not belong to this generation of goalkeepers. Buffon started playing for Italy and Parma back in 1997.
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by Bukola94(m): 2:36pm On Aug 23, 2025
Jedtam:
I still can't imagine how a "supposed coach" will prefer Onana to a certain David De Gea.
Is jazz strong
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by Bukola94(m): 2:39pm On Aug 23, 2025
nairalee:
No Raya?
No loud it, he is just starting, in 3yrs , if he remains consistent and keeps saving goals, then he will be among the great. Let him win EPL or champions league with Arsenal first....
Re: Who Are The Top 3 Goalkeepers Of This Generation? by Bukola94(m): 2:40pm On Aug 23, 2025
Bahamas95:
Edourd Mendy? undecided

Even as a Chelsea fan I know that guy doesn't deserve to be named amongst world class goalkeepers.
LOL
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