Who is the Most Expensive Goalkeeper of All Time?

With the 2021 Summer transfer window in full flow, many goalkeepers have already made moves in this window.

Tom Heaton has signed for Manchester United, Mat Ryan for Real Sociedad & Donnarumma is expected to complete his move to PSG in the coming days.

Below, we took a look at the most expensive goalkeepers of all time!

5. Gianluigi Buffon – £32.6m

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It was in 2001 when Buffon made his record breaking move from Parma to Juventus. The legendary goalkeeper was only 23 when he first signed for the Italian giants, and the rest is history. Buffon has now gone full circle, after finalising the deal which would see him return to boyhood club, Parma.

4. Ederson – £34.7m

Ederson became the most expensive goalkeeper in the world in 2017, signing for Manchester City from Benfica. 4 years down the line and the Brazilian has now established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in world football.

3. Thibaut Courtois – £35m

Real Madrid snapped Courtois up in 2018 after a number of good years at London based club, Chelsea. The Belgian had his heart set on a move to Los Blancos and wanted to be closer to his family. During his time at the club he has so far won La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup & the Club World Cup.

2. Alisson – £65m

Liverpool smashed the record in 2018 to capture Alisson’s signature from Roma. Jürgen Klopp was eager to strengthen the goalkeeper position after a disappointing end to their Champions League campaign in the previous season. This record was short lived though, as Premier League rivals, Chelsea soon broke it again.

1. Kepa Arrizabalaga – £71m

In 2018 Kepa Arrizabalaga gained the title of the most expensive goalkeeper of all time. The Spaniard made his move to Chelsea from La Liga side, Athletic Bilbao. The £71 million fee, remains the highest that has ever been paid for a goalkeeper to this day.

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