Best Goalkeepers in the La Liga 2025/26
Per-90 performance rankings · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 18 players ranked
Based on per-90 statistics across 18 La Liga goalkeepers in 2025/26, Joan García leads the ranking as a Reliable Keeper with a composite score of 0.57. Luiz Júnior (Traditional Keeper) ranks second at 0.56, followed by David Soria (Traditional Keeper) at 0.53. All rankings are calculated using Rising Transfers' 47-dimension per-90 analysis methodology.
Methodology: Per-90 stats explained · DNA matching
Joan García
20 games · Spain
Luiz Júnior
18 games · Brazil
David Soria
24 games · Spain
Full La Liga Goalkeepers Rankings
| # | Player | Style | Clean Sheets | Save % | GC/90 | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan García | Reliable Keeper | 6/14 (43%) | 78% | 0.80 | 20 | Similar → |
| 2 | Luiz Júnior | Traditional Keeper | 7/16 (44%) | 76% | 0.83 | 18 | Similar → |
| 3 | David Soria | Traditional Keeper | 7/19 (37%) | 77% | 1.00 | 24 | Similar → |
| 4 | Thibaut Courtois | Traditional Keeper | 7/19 (37%) | 72% | 0.95 | 20 | Similar → |
| 5 | Jan Oblak | Traditional Keeper | 8/21 (38%) | 70% | 0.96 | 24 | Similar → |
| 6 | Mathew Ryan | Traditional Keeper | 7/21 (33%) | 68% | 1.65 | 23 | Similar → |
| 7 | Ionuț Radu | Traditional Keeper | 6/21 (29%) | 71% | 1.18 | 28 | Similar → |
| 8 | Aarón Escandell | Sweeper-Keeper | 5/19 (26%) | 73% | 1.50 | 24 | Similar → |
| 9 | Julen Agirrezabala | Traditional Keeper | 3/11 (27%) | 61% | 1.77 | 17 | Similar → |
| 10 | Álvaro Valles | Traditional Keeper | 3/16 (19%) | 74% | 1.25 | 20 | Similar → |
| 11 | Paulo Gazzaniga | Commanding Keeper | 4/19 (21%) | 67% | 1.51 | 22 | Similar → |
| 12 | Augusto Batalla | Sweeper-Keeper | 4/20 (20%) | 69% | 1.21 | 23 | Similar → |
| 13 | Unai Simón | Traditional Keeper | 5/24 (21%) | 66% | 1.41 | 27 | Similar → |
| 14 | Sergio Herrera | Traditional Keeper | 3/18 (17%) | 69% | 1.19 | 19 | Similar → |
| 15 | Odysseas Vlachodimos | Commanding Keeper | 3/19 (16%) | 67% | 1.58 | 19 | Similar → |
| 16 | Antonio Sivera | Traditional Keeper | 3/21 (14%) | 66% | 1.44 | 27 | Similar → |
| 17 | Leo Román | Sweeper-Keeper | 2/15 (13%) | 64% | 1.68 | 19 | Similar → |
| 18 | Álex Remiro | Sweeper-Keeper | 1/20 (5%) | 64% | 1.44 | 25 | Similar → |
KP = Key passes · 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, Joan García is the top-ranked goalkeeper in the La Liga. Joan García is classified as a Reliable Keeper by Rising Transfers' DNA analysis system.
How are La Liga goalkeepers ranked on Rising Transfers?
Goalkeepers are ranked using a clean sheet rate (60%) + save percentage (40%) formula. Clean sheet rate is calculated from actual match results this season — the number of games where the goalkeeper's team conceded zero goals divided by total games played. Save percentage is computed as saves/(saves + goals conceded) per 90 minutes. Only goalkeepers with 1,350+ minutes in the current season 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.
Goalkeepers Rankings in Other Leagues
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 1,350+ minutes in the current season are included to ensure statistical reliability. Scores are computed using a position-specific composite formula across 47 performance dimensions. Data is refreshed weekly. Learn more about our methodology →
Some players may be excluded due to data availability (e.g. mid-season transfers, injury absences, or cup-only appearances). Rankings reflect on-pitch statistical performance and do not account for team defensive structure or shot quality — elite players on dominant teams may rank lower on volume-based metrics.