Emiliano Martínez leads advanced shot‑stopping rankings, meaning bettors might favor his saves markets or Aston Villa clean‑sheet props. Donnarumma’s low rate of saveable goals and Dubravka’s heavy workload also suggest value on goalkeeper‑saves lines or backing matches to stay under 2.5 goals when these keepers start.
Premier League shot‑stoppers ranked by advanced metrics
Advanced shot‑stopping metrics that grade execution and outcome — rather than relying on clean sheets alone — give a clearer picture of goalkeeper performance. Below are the Premier League stoppers (minimum five starts) ranked for shot‑stopping prowess, with the key numbers and implications for each.
Top five shot‑stoppers
1) Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa) — 90 Martínez tops the list, saving 75% of shots on target faced. His consistency makes him a standout option in individual saves markets and boosts Villa’s chances in clean‑sheet markets.
2) Martin Dúbravka (Burnley) — 85.8
The busiest keeper in the league, Dúbravka has faced substantially more shots on target than any rival and kept Burnley in contests with a high volume of stops.
3) Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City) — 80.1
Donnarumma posts one of the lowest rates of saveable goals conceded (15.8%), underlining his efficiency and making him attractive for bettors focused on fewer goals conceded.
4) Giorgi Mamardashvili (Liverpool) — 78.5
Having covered for an injured No.1, Mamardashvili performed above expectation on a significant share of his saves despite a small sample; his appearances will be watched closely for short‑term market moves.
5) Alphonse Aréola (West Ham) — 78.2
After early season rotation, Aréola’s numbers show signs of regained reliability, matching West Ham’s improved defensive form.
Strong performers (6–15)
6) Sam Johnstone (Wolves) — 73.2
7) David Raya (Arsenal) — 73.2 — Faced just 52 shots on target but ranks highly for shots saved above expectation, a sign of efficiency in limited action.
8) Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest) — 73.1 — A mixed season following last term’s Golden Glove share.
9) Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham Hotspur) — 72.3 — Statistically solid despite team instability.
10) Jordan Pickford (Everton) — 71.2 — High on big saves and shots saved, but has conceded many saveable goals.
11) Bart Verbruggen (Brighton) — 70.1 — Emerging talent drawing transfer interest while delivering strong stopping figures.
12) Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace) — 68.1 — A middle‑of‑the‑road campaign, with opportunities to impress as Palace restructure.
13) Karl Darlow (Leeds United) — 66.1 — Reinstated between the posts, offering dependable if unspectacular numbers.
14) Bernd Leno (Fulham) — 65.9 — Reliable at times but has conceded a high number of saveable goals.
15) Senne Lammens (Manchester United) — 65.3 — A calming presence after a period of instability.
Mid and lower table keepers (16–24)
16) Caoimhín Kelleher (Brentford) — 64.6 — Initially conceding too many avoidable goals, now settling into the No.1 role.
17) Đorđe Petrović (Bournemouth) — 63.6 — Strong start to the season followed by a late wobble.
18) Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United) — 63 — Slightly ahead of Pope in these shot‑stopping metrics but not a guaranteed starter.
19) Robert Sánchez (Chelsea) — 62.1 — Inconsistent performances have raised questions about Chelsea’s long‑term options.
20) Nick Pope (Newcastle United) — 60.7 — Below Ramsdale on shot‑stopping metrics but welcomed back by fans after injury.
21) Robin Roefs (Sunderland) — 58 — Impressed many supporters with notable saves and temperament.
22) Alisson (Liverpool) — 57 — Once considered world‑class, Alisson’s numbers indicate struggles amid Liverpool’s defensive issues.
23) Lucas Perri (Leeds United) — 55.3 — Interrupted by injury and costly soft goals on return.
24) José Sá (Wolves) — 54.7 — Rotation and restoration to the side have exposed vulnerabilities in the underlying numbers.
What the rankings mean for fans and bettors
These metrics highlight keepers who outperform expectation (valuable for saves markets) and those conceding a high share of saveable goals (riskier for clean‑sheet bets).
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Punters should weigh individual goalkeeper form against team defense and match context: workload (shots faced) and the proportion of saveable goals are key signals for market value.
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