Best Goalkeepers in the La Liga 2025/26
Per-90 performance rankings · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 20 players ranked
Based on per-90 statistics across 20 La Liga goalkeepers in 2025/26, Aarón Escandell leads the ranking as a Sweeper-Keeper with a composite score of 2.57. Paulo Gazzaniga (Commanding Keeper) ranks second at 2.24, followed by Mathew Ryan (Sweeper-Keeper) at 2.11. All rankings are calculated using Rising Transfers' 47-dimension per-90 analysis methodology.
Methodology: Per-90 stats explained · DNA matching
Aarón Escandell
29 games · Spain
Paulo Gazzaniga
26 games · Argentina
Mathew Ryan
27 games · Australia
Full La Liga Goalkeepers Rankings
| # | Player | Style | Saves/90 | GC/90 | Pass% | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aarón Escandell | Sweeper-Keeper | 4.38 | 1.66 | 66% | 29 |
| 2 | Paulo Gazzaniga | Commanding Keeper | 3.81 | 1.41 | 65% | 26 |
| 3 | Mathew Ryan | Sweeper-Keeper | 3.70 | 1.59 | 70% | 27 |
| 4 | Sergio Herrera | Commanding Keeper | 3.31 | 1.21 | 68% | 29 |
| 5 | David Soria | Traditional Keeper | 3.24 | 1.07 | 45% | 29 |
| 6 | Alfonso Herrero | Sweeper-Keeper | 3.23 | 1.19 | % | 31 |
| 7 | Horațiu Moldovan | Traditional Keeper | 3.00 | 0.96 | % | 27 |
| 8 | Ionuț Radu | Traditional Keeper | 2.90 | 1.21 | 70% | 29 |
| 9 | Aitor Fraga | Sweeper-Keeper | 2.88 | 1.31 | % | 26 |
| 10 | Julen Agirrezabala | Commanding Keeper | 3.00 | 1.67 | 70% | 18 |
| 11 | Diego Conde | Traditional Keeper | 2.89 | 1.51 | % | 22 |
| 12 | Augusto Batalla | Sweeper-Keeper | 2.72 | 1.21 | 65% | 29 |
| 13 | Odysseas Vlachodimos | Traditional Keeper | 2.92 | 1.68 | 65% | 25 |
| 14 | Unai Simón | Traditional Keeper | 2.76 | 1.41 | 58% | 29 |
| 15 | Antonio Sivera | Traditional Keeper | 2.68 | 1.43 | 51% | 28 |
| 16 | Álex Remiro | Sweeper-Keeper | 2.59 | 1.55 | 71% | 29 |
| 17 | Jan Oblak | Traditional Keeper | 2.23 | 0.96 | 74% | 26 |
| 18 | Dominik Livakovic | Traditional Keeper | 2.16 | 0.96 | % | 22 |
| 19 | Thibaut Courtois | Traditional Keeper | 2.07 | 0.86 | 80% | 28 |
| 20 | Iván Cuéllar | Reliable Keeper | 0.98 | 0.24 | % | 25 |
KP = Key passes · F3rd = Passes into final third · TW = Tackles won · Int = Interceptions · Clr = Clearances · GC = Goals conceded
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best goalkeeper in the La Liga right now?
Based on per-90 data in 2025/26, Aarón Escandell is the top-ranked goalkeeper in the La Liga. Aarón Escandell is classified as a Sweeper-Keeper by Rising Transfers' DNA analysis system.
How are La Liga goalkeepers ranked on Rising Transfers?
Rising Transfers ranks goalkeepers using a composite per-90 score across key performance dimensions specific to the position. All statistics are normalised per 90 minutes of play to allow fair comparison between players with different minutes. Only players with 450+ minutes are included.
What does the DNA archetype mean for goalkeepers?
Each player is assigned a DNA archetype (e.g. Creator, Ball-Winner, Pressing Forward) based on their playing style vector — a 768-dimensional representation of their per-90 performance across 47 metrics. The archetype describes how the player plays, not just their position.
How often is the La Liga goalkeeper ranking updated?
Rankings are recalculated weekly as new match data is processed into Rising Transfers' DNA pipeline. The underlying per-90 statistics are sourced from live match data across the La Liga season.
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Other Positions in the La Liga
Rankings are generated by Rising Transfers using per-90 statistics from the 2025/26 La Liga season. Only players with 450+ minutes are included. Scores are computed using a position-specific composite formula across 47 performance dimensions. Data is refreshed weekly. Learn more about our methodology →