Who are the 10 most expensive goalkeepers in the world right now?

Do you know the most expensive goalkeepers today? These individuals have perfected their ball-catching skills, earning their teams competitive positions across various leagues. Additionally, today's goalies have numerous talents, including goal assisting. Discover these individuals and how much they take home.

Some of the most expensive goalkeepers in history made a fortune after transfers that transformed their careers. The highest-paid players earn millions thanks to their formidable reputation and success pattern. Here are the most expensive goalkeepers in the world right now.

Who are the most expensive goalkeepers?

Every football season sees expensive player transfers among the league stakeholders. Goalkeepers have not been left out of these exciting trade-offs; some have banked impressive salaries in the process. Here are the top 10 most expensive goalkeepers in the world:

10. Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa) - €28 million

• Full name: Damián Emiliano Martínez Romero
• Date of birth: September 2, 1991
• Nationality: Argentine

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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 the captain alongside Diego Carlos. The goalie started playing for his national team in 2021.

9. Marc-André ter Stegen (Barcelona) - €30 million

• Full name: Marc-André ter Stegen
• Date of birth: April 30, 1992
• Nationality: German

Marc-André is a professional footballer signed with Barcelona and plays for the German national football team. He is one of the most expensive goalkeepers ever, with a salary of c30 million. Stegen's reflexes and ball control abilities have earned him the nickname ''Berlin Wall.''

8. Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal) - €30 million

• Full name: Aaron Christopher Ramsdale
• Date of birth: May 14, 1998
• Nationality: English

Aaron was born in the United Kingdom and is among today's most expensive English goalkeepers. 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).

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The 24-year-old also plays for the England national team. His transfer to Arsenal was worth €28 million, making him one of the most expensive goalkeepers of all time.

7. Robert Sánchez (Brighton & Hove Albion) - €32 million

• Full name: Robert Lynch Sánchez
• Date of birth: November 18, 1997
• Nationality: Spanish

Roberto Sánchez of Brighton & Hove Albion is also one of the most expensive goalkeepers in 2022/2023. He signed his first professional contract with the club in 2015 before moving to Forest Green Rovers in 2018/2019. In 2020, Sanchez returned to Brighton after signing a contract until 2025. The athlete also plays for the Spain national team.

6. Mike Meignan (A.C Milan) - €35 million

• Full name: Mike Peterson Maignan
• Date of birth: July 3, 1995
• Nationality: French

Mike joined Serie A's A.C Milan in the 2021/2022 season and is also part of the French national team. The French player is one of the most expensive goalies, with an impressive fee of €35 million. Previously, Meignan played for Paris Saint-German and Lille.

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5. Jan Oblak (Atletico de Madrid) - €40 million

• Full name: Jan Oblak
• Date of birth: January 7, 1993
• Nationality: Slovenian

Atletico de Madrid's goalie, Jan, doubles as the captain of the Slovenian national team. He joined the club in the 2014/2015 season and is undoubtedly one of the world's most expensive football goalkeepers, with a market value of €40 million.

4. Diogo Costa (F.C Porto) - €45 million

• Full name: Diogo Costa
• Date of birth: September 19, 1999
• Nationality: Portuguese

Diogo is the youngest among the most expensive goalkeepers. The F.C. 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 quickly, making him one of the high-value players in the scene today.

3. Álisson Becker (Liverpool) - €50 million

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• Full name: Álisson Ramsés Becker
• Date of birth: October 2, 1992
• Nationality: Brazillian

Liverpool's Álisson Becker is among the most expensive goalkeepers in EPL. He also plays for the Brazillian national team. He previously played for Roma before moving to Liverpool in 2018 at €62.5 million, which was one of the most expensive goalkeeper transfers in football history.

2. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG) - €50 million

• Full name: Gianluigi Donnarumma Cavaliere
• Date of birth: February 25, 1999
• Nationality: Italian

Gianluigi plays for PSG and the Italian national team. He has several titles, including Serie A's Best Goalkeeper in 2020 and 2021 and IFFHS (International Federation of Football History & Statistics) World's Best Goalkeeper in 2021.

1. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) - €60 million

• Full name: Thibaut Nicolas Marc Courtois
• Date of birth: May 11, 1992
• Nationality: Belgian

Thibaut of Real Madrid is the most expensive football goalkeeper in 2023. He also plays for the Belgian national team and is known for his acrobatic saves, reflexes, and command of the penalty area. Previously, Courtois played for Chelsea and Atletico Madrid (on loan). He signed with Real Madrid in 2018.

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Who are the most expensive British goalkeepers?

The football scene has seen British players take up some high-ranking positions. Some of the high-value British goalkeepers include:

1. Fraser Forster: £10 million
2. Craig Gordon: £9 million
3. Chris Kirkland: £6 million
4. Richard Wright: £6 million
5. Tim Flowers: £2.4 million

The most expensive goalkeepers have grown in market value over years of consistency and hard work. As they continue to fly their country's and team flags high, football enthusiasts will be watching to see the newest deals that will come in future.

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