442's Top 20 Greatest Goalkeepers in Premier League History

Recently, the renowned British football magazine 442 ranked the top 20 goalkeepers in Premier League history. Petr Čech, Peter Schmeichel, and David Seaman took the top three spots, with Alisson ranked 7th, Ederson 8th, Jordan Pickford 16th, and Emiliano Martínez 18th.



442 stated, "So, who is the greatest goalkeeper in Premier League history? It's a tough question to answer. Over the more than 30 years of the ever-changing Premier League, goalkeepers have remained one of the most underrated yet crucial members of every team.

In the past, people only focused on a goalkeeper's defensive abilities. Now, however, goalkeepers are expected to play a key role in attack and contribute to the team's offensive play. Managers now place equal importance on a goalkeeper's ball control skills and their ability to stop shots."

442 's Top 20 Greatest Goalkeepers in Premier League History:

1. Petr Čech (Chelsea, Arsenal)  
2. Peter Schmeichel (Manchester United, Aston Villa, Manchester City)  
3. David Seaman (Arsenal, Manchester City)  
4. Edwin van der Sar (Fulham, Manchester United)  
5. David James (Liverpool, Aston Villa, West Ham United, Manchester City, Portsmouth)  
6. David de Gea (Manchester United)  
7. Alisson (Liverpool)  
8. Ederson (Manchester City)  
9. Joe Hart (Manchester City, Birmingham City, West Ham United, Burnley, Tottenham Hotspur)  
10. Jens Lehmann (Arsenal)  
11. Shay Given (Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United, Manchester City, Aston Villa, Stoke City)  
12. Brad Friedel (Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur)  
13. Pepe Reina (Liverpool)  
14. Kasper Schmeichel (Leicester City, Manchester City)  
15. Nigel Martyn (Crystal Palace, Leeds United, Everton)  
16. Jordan Pickford (Sunderland, Everton)  
17. Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea)  
18. Emiliano Martínez (Arsenal, Aston Villa)  
19. Mark Schwarzer (Middlesbrough, Fulham, Chelsea, Leicester City)  
20. Tim Howard (Manchester United, Everton)