Best Goalkeepers in the Ligue 1 2025/26
Per-90 performance rankings · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 1 players ranked
Rankings are based on per-90 performance data from Rising Transfers' DNA analysis system.
Methodology: Per-90 stats explained · DNA matching
Mike Penders
26 games · Belgium
Full Ligue 1 Goalkeepers Rankings
| # | Player | Style | Clean Sheets | Save % | GC/90 | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Penders | Sweeper-Keeper | 1/6 (17%) | 75% | 0.96 | 26 | Similar → |
KP = Key passes · TW = Tackles won · Int = Interceptions · Clr = Clearances · GC = Goals conceded
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best goalkeeper in the Ligue 1 right now?
Based on per-90 data in 2025/26, Mike Penders is the top-ranked goalkeeper in the Ligue 1. Mike Penders is classified as a Sweeper-Keeper by Rising Transfers' DNA analysis system.
How are Ligue 1 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 Ligue 1 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 Ligue 1 season.
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Other Positions in the Ligue 1
Rankings are generated by Rising Transfers using per-90 statistics from the 2025/26 Ligue 1 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.