Alisson and Ederson, two Brazil internationals that battle it out for the primary shirt for his or her nation, have dominated the topic of the Premier League’s finest goalkeeper in latest seasons.
Liverpool stopper Alisson is extensively considered because the superior of the 2 however Manchester Metropolis followers will level to the position Ederson has performed in profitable six top-flight winners’ medals.
So, which ones at present heads the checklist of the Premier League’s finest ‘keepers for the 2024-25 season? Effectively, neither really, though they each seem within the prime 5.
The metric we’ve used is Opta’s Objectives Prevented, arguably essentially the most correct for measuring goalkeeper efficiency. It breaks down because the xG heading in the right direction (xGOT) confronted, minus targets conceded.
Or, to place it in layman’s phrases, what number of targets they’ve prevented contemplating the standard of photographs they’ve confronted. The upper the quantity, the extra targets prevented, the higher the efficiency.
You get the thought.
So, with that in thoughts, right here we look at who’s standing out between the sticks, and we’ve added a filter of a minimal of six Premier League video games to make it extra correct.
5. Ederson – Objectives Prevented, 2.1
Metropolis haven’t been at their all-conquering finest, significantly in latest weeks with Pep Guardiola’s males stumbling by way of an uncharacteristically poor run of type.
Their goalkeeper has not been one of many the reason why they’re struggling, although.
Ederson has conceded 13 instances in 11 top-flight video games this season. Not dangerous however the knowledge exhibits he should have conceded 15.1, that means Metropolis may very well be even additional behind Liverpool had it not been for his or her primary.
= 3. Matz Sels – Objectives Prevented, 2.7
Sels has been a key ingredient in Nottingham Forest’s shock begin to the season which sees Nuno Espirito Santo’s males sitting in fifth place.
The skilled Belgium worldwide has organised a formidable Forest defensive unit that has conceded simply 10 targets this time period.
Had it not been for Sels’ brilliance, that may have been touching 13.
Heading to @EURO2024 with Belgium 🇧🇪
Matz Sels’ finest saves from 2023/24 🧤 pic.twitter.com/YsAR9xHbpN
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) June 1, 2024
= 3. Alisson – Objectives Prevented, 2.7
Two locations above his countryman is Alisson.
Though at present sidelined by way of damage, he has made six appearances within the Premier League for Liverpool this season, conceding simply twice.
His Objectives Prevented of two.7 throughout these video games is outstanding and Arne Slot will hope to have him again quickly to spearhead his facet’s title bid.
Curiously, Caoimhin Kelleher, Alisson’s deputy who has carried out reliably in his stead, has a Objectives Prevented of 0.6 from 5 appearances.
2. Nick Pope – Objectives Prevented, 3.4
Newcastle’s primary has performed in each recreation this season, and has been a busy man, making 42 saves.
He has been overwhelmed 11 instances however Eddie Howe could be grateful to the previous Burnley stopper correctly over 14. Pope was once more spectacular in Newcastle’s 3-1 win at Forest on Sunday.
What a save that is from Nick Pope! 😲 pic.twitter.com/CEygjtCZQX
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 15, 2024
1. Andre Onana – Objectives Prevented, 4.4
Onana was criticised for his performances in his first season at Manchester United however he has regarded strong in latest weeks.
It could not have been sufficient to save lots of Erik ten Hag however Onana will hope to make a superb impression beneath new boss Ruben Amorim.
The Cameroonian has prevented 4.4 targets greater than the 12 he has conceded behind United’s wishy-washy defence.
No goalkeeper has stored extra clear sheets within the Premier League this season than Andre Onana 🧤 pic.twitter.com/oF9iyqhKG8
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