David Raya leads Europe clean sheet rankings 2025-26 as top goalkeepers across major leagues are revealed in new statistical review
David Raya of Arsenal has emerged as the leading goalkeeper in the latest statistical review of the Europe clean sheet rankings 2025-26, covering the Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, and the Bundesliga.
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The data, published on Thursday by Planet Football, highlights the most consistent shot-stoppers of the season based on clean sheets, with players tied on the same number ranked by goals conceded.
Raya leads the standings with 18 clean sheets, underlining his growing influence in Arsenal’s defensive structure and his push in the Golden Glove race.
Closely matching him is Jean Butez of Como, who has also recorded 18 clean sheets. His performances have been central to Como’s disciplined defensive organisation under former midfielder Cesc Fàbregas.
In third place, Mile Svilar of AS Roma has continued his rise with 16 clean sheets, playing a key role in Roma’s European qualification push.
Veteran keeper Yann Sommer of Inter Milan follows with 15 clean sheets, contributing significantly to Inter’s strong defensive campaign.
Also on 15 clean sheets is Joan García of FC Barcelona, who has impressed since becoming first choice ahead of Marc-André ter Stegen.
Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester City also sits on 15 clean sheets, delivering several decisive performances in his debut Premier League season.
In Serie A, Mike Maignan of AC Milan remains one of the most reliable goalkeepers in Europe with 14 clean sheets.
He is joined on the same tally by Michele Di Gregorio of Juventus, who has strengthened the club’s defensive stability this season.
Gregor Kobel of Borussia Dortmund leads Bundesliga representation with 14 clean sheets, maintaining his reputation as one of the league’s most dependable goalkeepers.
Rounding out the top 10 is Berke Özer of Lille OSC, who has recorded 13 clean sheets in an impressive breakthrough season in Ligue 1.
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With the campaign still ongoing, analysts note that the race for top spot remains open, though Raya currently holds a narrow advantage in one of the most competitive defensive metrics in European football.
David Okere is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering business, governance, public affairs, and human-interest stories with a commitment to accuracy, balance, and public interest reporting.
