Best Goalkeepers in the Serie A 2025/26
Per-90 performance rankings · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 13 players ranked
Based on per-90 statistics across 13 Serie A goalkeepers in 2025/26, Yann Sommer leads the ranking as a Traditional Keeper with a composite score of 0.74. Jean Butez (Sweeper-Keeper) ranks second at 0.67, followed by Michele Di Gregorio (Goalkeeper) at 0.61. All rankings are calculated using Rising Transfers' 47-dimension per-90 analysis methodology.
Methodology: Per-90 stats explained · DNA matching
Yann Sommer
23 games · Switzerland
Jean Butez
27 games · France
Michele Di Gregorio
23 games · Italy
Full Serie A Goalkeepers Rankings
| # | Player | Style | Clean Sheets | Save % | GC/90 | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yann Sommer | Traditional Keeper | 5/7 (71%) | 78% | 0.43 | 23 | Similar → |
| 2 | Jean Butez | Sweeper-Keeper | 10/16 (63%) | 74% | 0.73 | 27 | Similar → |
| 3 | Michele Di Gregorio | Goalkeeper | 4/8 (50%) | 77% | 0.55 | 23 | Similar → |
| 4 | Mile Svilar | Reliable Keeper | 6/13 (46%) | 79% | 0.73 | 25 | Similar → |
| 5 | Marco Carnesecchi | Traditional Keeper | 6/14 (43%) | 79% | 0.95 | 25 | Similar → |
| 6 | Maduka Okoye | Traditional Keeper | 4/10 (40%) | 68% | 1.12 | 17 | Similar → |
| 7 | Ivan Provedel | Sweeper-Keeper | 2/7 (29%) | 79% | 1.00 | 16 | Similar → |
| 8 | Emil Audero | Sweeper-Keeper | 2/7 (29%) | 73% | 1.33 | 15 | Similar → |
| 9 | Vanja Milinković-Savić | Sweeper-Keeper | 3/9 (33%) | 64% | 1.00 | 18 | Similar → |
| 10 | David de Gea | Traditional Keeper | 3/11 (27%) | 67% | 1.42 | 25 | Similar → |
| 11 | Elia Caprile | Traditional Keeper | 2/12 (17%) | 72% | 1.44 | 18 | Similar → |
| 12 | Wladimiro Falcone | Traditional Keeper | 2/13 (15%) | 71% | 1.20 | 20 | Similar → |
| 13 | Lorenzo Montipò | Traditional Keeper | 2/11 (18%) | 60% | 1.67 | 15 | Similar → |
KP = Key passes · TW = Tackles won · Int = Interceptions · Clr = Clearances · GC = Goals conceded
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best goalkeeper in the Serie A right now?
Based on per-90 data in 2025/26, Yann Sommer is the top-ranked goalkeeper in the Serie A. Yann Sommer is classified as a Traditional Keeper by Rising Transfers' DNA analysis system.
How are Serie A 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 Serie A 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 Serie A season.
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Other Positions in the Serie A
Rankings are generated by Rising Transfers using per-90 statistics from the 2025/26 Serie A 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.