The Best Goalkeeper in the World is Named: Courtois is 2nd. Who Leads the Rating?
Introduction
The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) has announced its annual ranking of the best goalkeepers in the world, with Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid claiming the top spot for 2022.
Courtois' Impressive Season
Courtois has been in excellent form for Real Madrid this season, helping the Spanish giants win the La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League. He kept 16 clean sheets in 39 La Liga appearances and made several crucial saves in the Champions League final against Liverpool.
Courtois' performances have earned him widespread recognition, and he is now considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
Other Goalkeepers in the Top 10
Behind Courtois in the IFFHS ranking is Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid (2nd), Ederson of Manchester City (3rd), Alisson of Liverpool (4th), and Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich (5th).
Other goalkeepers in the top 10 include:
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain) - 6th
- Mike Maignan (AC Milan) - 7th
- Yassine Bounou (Sevilla) - 8th
- Wojciech Szczesny (Juventus) - 9th
- Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur) - 10th
Methodology
The IFFHS ranking is based on a points system that takes into account a goalkeeper's performances in domestic and international competitions, as well as their individual awards.
Courtois received 247 points in the ranking, followed by Ederson (204 points) and Alisson (188 points).
Conclusion
Thibaut Courtois has been named the best goalkeeper in the world by the IFFHS for 2022, following an impressive season with Real Madrid. Several other top goalkeepers are also featured in the top 10 of the ranking.
The IFFHS ranking is a prestigious award that recognizes the best goalkeepers in the world, and it is a testament to Courtois' outstanding performances that he has been named the best in the world for 2022.
