In this article, FreeKickSEO takes you through the top 5 best goalkeepers Serie A 2025, based on clean sheets, saves, consistency, and impact. Whether you’re into stats or drama between the sticks, these keepers defined the latest Italian campaign.
What makes a goalkeeper “top” in Serie A
To pick the cream, we considered:
- Clean sheets: how many matches they kept without conceding.
- Total saves and goals conceded per game/minute: measuring reliability.
- Consistency & appearances: a keeper who’s good but only plays sporadically won’t make this list.
- Recognition / awards: Best Goalkee.
The top 5 goalkeepers
These five stood out in the 2024-25 season (and carry momentum into 2025-26):
1. Mile Svilar
- Clean sheets: 15 in the 2024-25 Serie A season.
- Saves: About 114 saves. efootball.com)
- Goals conceded per match was very low: his goals-against per 90 minutes was under 1 (≈0.92). atMuse)
- Awarded Best Goalkeeper of the 2024-25 Serie A season.
Svilar’s agility, command of his area, and consistency across a full season made him the benchmark for other goalkeepers in Serie A.
2. Alex Meret (Napoli)
- Clean sheets: Also 16 (tied with Svilar) in 2024-25.
- Goals conceded: Napoli conceded fewest goals in the league (25) with him in net.
- Saved more penalties than anyone in Serie A since 2022-23 (five in that period).
- Extended contract with Napoli as a reward for his performances.
Meret combines reflexes, good positioning, and strong shot-stopping, plus he has the team behind him, but his individual stats shine even among title challengers.
3. Michele Di Gregorio (Juventus)
- Clean sheets: 13 in Serie A last season.
- Saves: Around 62 saves in 30 appearances.
- Goals conceded per game: Approximately 0.97.
- He was crucial in Juventus’ defensive solidity, showing reliability even in games with heavy pressure.
Di Gregorio may not always posture like Svilar or Meret, but over the season he showed he has both mental and technical strength.
4. Yann Sommer (Inter Milan)
- Clean sheets: 13 in Serie A during 2024-25.
- Goals conceded per match: Also very low (≈0.97), similar to comparative top keepers.
- Big match temperament: crucial saves in key fixtures. Sommer backed up Inter’s title challenge with moments of brilliance.
Sommer brings leadership and experience, which counts a lot in tight Serie A games.
5. Mike Maignan (AC Milan)
- Clean sheets: He had 12 clean sheets in 2024-25.
- Saves and general performance: Though Milan’s defense had issues, Maignan stepped in with reflex saves and consistency.
He occasionally was less stable than the very top four in terms of clean sheet count, but when Milan needed him, he delivered. His inclusion rounds out the top five with a top club pedigree.
Why these keepers matter beyond raw numbers
- Momentum & reliability: Svilar and Meret played almost every match, and their form didn’t dip.
- Clutch performances: Di Gregorio, Sommer, and Maignan made saves that swung tight matches (points that helped decide champions / European spots).
- Recognition: Awards and renewals reflect not just what fans saw but what analysts saw in expected goals prevented, consistency under pressure, etc.
Others who nearly made it
- Guys like Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, Wladimiro Falcone, and Nicola Leali had strong stretches. They showed flashes and sometimes excellent save totals.
- But their overall stats didn’t quite match the top five.
How they compare – snapshot
| Goalkeeper | Clean Sheets (2024-25) | Goals Conceded per Match (approx) | Saves / Big Moments |
| Mile Svilar | ~15 | ≈0.92 | Many; best GK award |
| Alex Meret | ~16 | ~0.78 | Fewest goals conceded, penalty-saving |
| Michele Di Gregorio | 13 | ~0.97 | Solid under pressure, many full matches |
| Yann Sommer | 13 | ~0.97 | Long career, clutch saves in key fixtures |
| Mike Maignan | 12 | slightly above 1 on average | Great reflexes, saves in games Milan needed him |
What to expect in Serie A 2025-26
- These keepers will be tasked with maintaining form.
- Teams may invest more defensively or alter tactics – a keeper’s value rises when the back line is unstable.
- Emerging keepers might challenge: a few names.
Conclusion
The top 5 best goalkeepers Serie A 2025—Mile Svilar, Alex Meret, Michele Di Gregorio, Yann Sommer, and Mike Maignan—offer a mix of elite clean sheets, big-game moments, and consistency. FreeKickSEO believes these five are not just numbers—they define what goalkeeping excellence looks like in Italy: resilience, reflexes, leadership, and reliability.
Do you agree with this ranking? Who’s your pick for the next breakout goalkeeper in Serie A? Leave your thoughts, and stay tuned—FreeKickSEO will keep bringing the latest stats, transfers, and analyses all season.
