The ten best goalkeepers in the Premier League this season.
Based on the scoring system used by Squawka, here are the ten best goalkeepers this season.
10. David de Gea – Manchester United
Games: 37
Mins: 3330
Defence: 238
Attack: 0
Poss: -3
Total: 235
Despite United’s poor season, the Spanish shot stopper made an even greater account of himself in between the sticks. The club would undoubtedly have slipped further down the table had it not been for de Gea’s heroics.
9. Simon Mignolet – Liverpool
Games: 38
Mins: 3420
Defence: 222
Attack: 6
Poss: 102
Total: 330
Mignolet made the transition to Anfield look relatively easy despite some up and down form. After starting the season off very strongly he suffered a mild loss of form before coming back around to seal off his first season with the Reds in strong fashion.
8. Julian Speroni – Crystal Palace
Games: 37
Mins: 3330
Defence: 589
Attack: 3
Poss: -219
Total: 373
The Argentine’s inclusion on this list is no surprise as he has been performing minor miracles in the Palace goal for years. A strong second half to the campaign, though, has seen him overtake some very accomplished names.
7. Joe Hart – Manchester City
Games: 31
Mins: 2790
Defence: 474
Attack: 0
Poss: -14
Total: 461
The England number one faces an uncertain future at the Etihad as a mid season wobble saw him lose his place to Costel Pantilimon for a short period. However, he quickly got his act together to re-earn Manuel Pellegrini’s trust, though that may not be enough to guarantee that he will still be the club’s first choice next term.
6. Artur Boruc – Southampton
Games: 29
Mins: 2577
Defence: 406
Attack: 25
Poss: 44
Total: 475
The Holy Goalie usually draws attention to himself for his wild antics rather than his fine goalkeeping skills, however, this season he has helped form a solid spine for the Saints to help them shoot up the table and finish just one place behind Manchester United.
5. Asmir Begovic – Stoke City
Games: 32
Mins: 2880
Defence: 454
Attack: 75
Poss: 102
Total: 631
Begovic has been steadily improving for years since making his debut with Portsmouth. A move to Stoke represented a higher platform for him to showcase his skills, and next season, with several top clubs both at home and in Europe said to be interested the time may be right for him to move on to the next platform.
4. Petr Cech – Chelsea
Games: 34
Mins: 3060
Defence: 616
Attack: 3
Poss: 35
Total: 654
The Czech international sees his place coming under threat next season as Thibaut Courtois prepares to return to the club following an impressive three year spell with Atletico Madrid. However, he will be giving Jose Mourinho a further headache by performing so capably this season.
3. Vito Mannone – Sunderland
Games: 29
Mins: 2568
Defence: 714
Attack: 3
Poss: -36
Total: 681
Many had written the Italian off as a Championship player at best last summer, but he saw a considerable rise in his stock over the past nine months as he helped claw the Black Cats back to safety despite a tempestuous season both on and off the field.
2. Tim Howard – Everton
Games: 37
Mins: 3262
Defence: 607
Attack: -13
Poss: 143
Total: 738
He may not have scored this season, but the big American has become yet another fine import from across the pond that have gone on to become a valuable Premier League shot stopper. He acted as a wise head at the back for the Toffees this term, highlighting how a mix of youth and experience can play when balanced just right.
1. Wojciech Szczesny – Arsenal
Games: 37
Mins: 3329
Defence: 697
Attack: 6
Poss: 142
Total: 844
The Polish international has come a long way from where he was last season when he was dropped for a shocking lack of form. He has done well to turn it around this year despite confidence in him not being at an all-time high, but he has surely done enough to ensure that he will remain with the club as their number one throughout the transfer window.