In one of the most exciting FIFA World Cup final in Qatar, Emi Martinez’s save in extra time business end will be remembered for the long time. Martinez was brilliant for Argentina in the Penalty shootout too. The year of 2022 has seen much brilliance in the nets. From Martinez to Ramsdale to Moroccan Yassine Bounou there have been many names in goalkeeping with some brilliant performances throughout the year. we have picked the Top 5 Goalkeepers of the year with some stunning saves with gloves and performances to help their team remain at top or become a champion
1: Manuel Neuer
Club/country: Bayern Munich/Germany
Age: 34
Manuel Neuer (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
Germany’s sweeper-keeper looked to be slowing down as he reached his mid-30s, but in the past 12 months, the 34-year-old has been back at his imperious best. Seven years since he most recently won a treble with Bayern, Neuer lifted the Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League trophies in 2020 as club captain. He made a string of crucial stops in the Champions League final to deny PSG, including a spectacular double save against Neymar. In October, he kept his 200th clean sheet for Bayern, a club record. At times it seems attackers are intimidated just knowing he’s in goal.
High point of 2020: Winning his second Champions League title, though an eighth consecutive Bundesliga trophy is no small feat, either.
2: Alisson
Club/country: Liverpool/Brazil
Age: 28
The consummate modern goalkeeper, Alisson can turn defense into offense in the blink of an eye. Equally calm on the ball with his hands and his feet, he was instrumental in Liverpool’s charge to their first Premier League trophy in three decades. In January, he even notched an assist when he played a long upfield pass to Mohamed Salah, who made it 2-0 against Manchester United. (Alisson was so delighted he sprinted the length of the pitch, past all of his teammates, to celebrate with the Egypt international.) Liverpool’s long injury list this season, especially in central defense, means Alisson is more crucial to their hopes of retaining the title than ever.
High point of 2020: Helping Liverpool end their 30-year wait for a Premier League title.
3: Jan Oblak
Club/country: Atletico Madrid/Slovenia
Age: 27
Goalkeeper Jan Oblak of Atletico de Madrid (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
In the six seasons Oblak has tended the Atletico goal, they’ve conceded fewer than 30 goals each campaign. The efficient, reserved Slovenian is the perfect keeper for Diego Simeone’s hardworking, disciplined side. He made nine saves — more than any keeper in the tournament — in a man-of-the-match performance away at Liverpool in last season’s Champions League to send Atletico through to the quarterfinals. There are more glamorous players in football, but few are as consistent or as effective.
High point of 2020: Liverpool had 72% possession and 34 shots at the Wanda Metropolitano in March, but they couldn’t get past Oblak.
4: Marc-Andre ter Stegen
Club/country: Barcelona/Germany
Age: 28
Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
In September 2019, Ter Stegen rushed out of the penalty area, beat a Getafe attacker to the ball and played a long pass into the opposite box for Luis Suarez to calmly lob into the goal. That assist was classic Ter Stegen, a confident sweeper-keeper who’s comfortable with the ball at his feet and can convert saves into counterattacks in a flash. The German doesn’t get as much attention in a team full of attacking superstars, but he plays a pivotal role in Ronald Koeman’s plans as he looks to take Barcelona back to the top of La Liga.
High point of 2020: Claiming his second career assist in December 2019, when Antoine Griezmann ran onto his goal kick to score against Mallorca.
5: Thibaut Courtois
Club/country: Real Madrid/Belgium
Age: 28
Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Real Madrid didn’t always look as though they would win the league last season, but Courtois was a giant in goal. He conceded 20 goals in 34 league matches, kept 18 clean sheets and boasted the highest save percentage in La Liga. But he has been known for making some outrageous gaffes now and again. In November, during a Nations League match against Denmark, the Belgian No. 1 let a back pass roll straight past him into goal. If Belgium, the top-ranked team in the world, are to win the Euros next year, Courtois will need all of his focus.
High point of 2020: Winning his first La Liga title with Real Madrid.
