David “Big Paws” Raya continues to receive increasing recognition. Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport has published its ranking of the best goalkeepers in the world at present. Manchester City and Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma claimed the top spot. The full top 10 is as follows:
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Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City, Italy).
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Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid, Belgium).
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Unai Simón (Athletic Club, Spain).
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David Raya (Arsenal, Spain).
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Mike Maignan (AC Milan, France).
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Mile Svilar (Roma, Belgium).
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Joan García (Barcelona, Spain).
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Jan Oblak (Atlético Madrid, Slovenia).
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Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund, Switzerland).
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Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich, Germany).
Obviously, this is all subjective, but still. It is not entirely clear what makes Donnarumma better than the Gunners’ goalkeeper. Even taking into account the entire team’s disastrous performance against Brighton, David has conceded fewer goals this season.
Apparently, performances at international level carry considerable weight in the ranking. Incidentally, Raya did not look particularly convincing in his recent appearance for Spain. Take Unai Simón, for example. Of course, he is a world champion and all that. But is he really better than David, who has won three consecutive Golden Glove awards, while the Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper has just one, dating back to the 2023/24 season? Everyone can make up their own mind.
In any case, we know who the best goalkeeper is, even without rankings from La Gazzetta dello Sport. 😏
Author: MissingHenry
