Best Goalkeepers in the Ligue 1 2025/26
Per-90 performance rankings · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 18 players ranked
Based on per-90 statistics across 18 Ligue 1 goalkeepers in 2025/26, Hervé Koffi leads the ranking as a Traditional Keeper with a composite score of 2.34. Donovan Léon (Traditional Keeper) ranks second at 2.06, followed by Yehvann Diouf (Traditional Keeper) at 2.02. All rankings are calculated using Rising Transfers' 47-dimension per-90 analysis methodology.
Methodology: Per-90 stats explained · DNA matching
Hervé Koffi
23 games · Burkina Faso
Donovan Léon
25 games · French Guiana
Yehvann Diouf
19 games · France
Full Ligue 1 Goalkeepers Rankings
| # | Player | Style | Saves/90 | GC/90 | Pass% | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hervé Koffi | Traditional Keeper | 3.83 | 1.13 | 71% | 23 |
| 2 | Donovan Léon | Traditional Keeper | 3.52 | 1.36 | 52% | 25 |
| 3 | Yehvann Diouf | Traditional Keeper | 3.74 | 2.00 | 75% | 19 |
| 4 | Jonathan Fischer | Commanding Keeper | 3.58 | 2.23 | 80% | 26 |
| 5 | Anthony Lopes | Traditional Keeper | 3.24 | 1.72 | 75% | 25 |
| 6 | Mike Penders | Sweeper-Keeper | 3.04 | 1.27 | 86% | 26 |
| 7 | Gerónimo Rulli | Sweeper-Keeper | 2.78 | 1.17 | 81% | 23 |
| 8 | Dominik Greif | Sweeper-Keeper | 2.77 | 1.18 | 79% | 22 |
| 9 | Brice Samba | Sweeper-Keeper | 2.77 | 1.27 | 77% | 26 |
| 10 | Robin Risser | Traditional Keeper | 2.58 | 0.92 | 77% | 26 |
| 11 | Régis Gurtner | Traditional Keeper | 2.78 | 1.50 | % | 32 |
| 12 | Mory Diaw | Sweeper-Keeper | 2.62 | 1.42 | 73% | 23 |
| 13 | Berke Özer | Sweeper-Keeper | 2.49 | 1.27 | 80% | 25 |
| 14 | Guillaume Restes | Traditional Keeper | 2.18 | 1.16 | 68% | 27 |
| 15 | Marc-Aurèle Caillard | Reliable Keeper | 1.40 | 0.18 | % | 19 |
| 16 | Benjamin Leroy | Reliable Keeper | 0.42 | 0.25 | % | 36 |
| 17 | Stefan Bajić | Reliable Keeper | 0.18 | 0.09 | % | 11 |
| 18 | Mathieu Michel | Reliable Keeper | 0.15 | 0.11 | 59% | 27 |
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 Ligue 1 right now?
Based on per-90 data in 2025/26, Hervé Koffi is the top-ranked goalkeeper in the Ligue 1. Hervé Koffi is classified as a Traditional Keeper by Rising Transfers' DNA analysis system.
How are Ligue 1 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 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 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 →