This year Manuel Neuer become the first goalkeeper since Gianluigi Buffon in 2006 to be in the top three for the Ballon d’Or award.
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However, is he still counted as the best in the world after Bayern Munich’s dire last month? The Bavarian side have been knocked out of both the Champions League and the DFB-Pokal Cup, as well as losing every Bundesliga game since being crowned champions in April.
Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois and Manchester United’s David De Gea are sure to be pushing him all the way…
20) Fraser Forster, Southampton
Sadly injured for much of the second half of the season, the England international was a key part of the Saints’ ill fated push for the Champions League places.
19) Vincent Enyeama, Lille
The French side have conceded just 41 goals in 37 league matches this season, in large part down to the 32-year-old.
18) Salvatore Sirigu, PSG
While the Italian is a solid choice between the sticks, a club of the Parisians’ stature may still be looking for a better number one. If they want to win the Champions League it may be a necessity.
17) Keylor Navas, Real Madrid
Brilliant performances for Costa Rica at the World Cup earned the 28-year-old his move to the Bernabeu. However, he has played just ten times for Los Blancos this season, and surely such a good stopper should be playing regularly?
16) Adrian, West Ham
While the Hammers’ season has tailed off, their keeper has kept up the great performances. Another great signing from Sam Allardyce at Upton Park.
15) Jan Oblak, Atletico Madrid
The Vicente Calderon has been a great place for men between the sticks in recent years, with both Thibaut Courtois and David De Gea learning their trade there. Could Oblak be the next keeper to make his name there?
14) Diego Alves, Valencia
The 29-year-old has been brilliant for La Liga side, helping them to concede just 30 times in 37 league games.
13) Asmir Begovic, Stoke City
With his contract ending in just over a year, could the Bosnia-Herzegovina international be set to move to a side in European competition?
12) Steve Mandanda, Marseille
A big part of the French sides tilt at the Ligue 1 title earlier in the season, Mandanda sadly wasn’t able to do enough to keep them in it throughout the campaign.
11) Diego Lopez, AC Milan
Let go by Real Madrid last summer, the Spaniard has made them regret this by continuing to perform well while Iker Casillas has struggled at the Bernabeu.
10) Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, Barcelona
Only a Cup keeper for the Catalan side, but is still one of the best in the world. At just 23-years-old, the German still has time to take the number one jersey at the Camp Nou.
9) Joe Hart, Manchester City
Under pressure from Willy Caballero at the start of the season, the 28-year-old has since more than proved himself for the Citizens. One of the few bright spots in a grim campaign for the Sky Blues.
8) Samir Handanovic, Inter Milan
The 30-year-old has come in to his own for the Nerazzurri this season, and could earn a move to Manchester United as a result according to the Daily Express.
6) Claudio Bravo, Barcelona
When the 32-year-old went to Barca everyone thought he would be a back up to Ter Stegen. However, he took advantage of an injury to the German early in the season to become their La Liga goalie through the campaign.
5) Hugo Lloris, Tottenham
One of the Premier League’s best goalkeepers for several years now, surely he deserves to have a better defence than Spurs’ in front of him?
4) Gianluigi Buffon, Juventus
Still going strong at 37-years-old, and the Italian has a chance of winning his first Champions League in the coming weeks.
3) Thibaut Courtois, Chelsea
Managing to oust Petr Cech from between the sticks is no mean feat, and the Belgian has looked solid for the Blues all season.
2) David De Gea, Manchester United
Ever wondered how a defence that has had Tyler Blackett and Paddy McNair playing in it has only conceded 37 Premier League goals? This guy is why.
1) Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich
Was there ever any doubt? The World Cup winner has redefined what keepers can do with his sweeper role for the Bavarian club.