Top 10 Goalkeepers with the Most Clean Sheets in Football History

In football, every position has its own brilliance, but few moments are as memorable as a goalkeeper closing down the goal.

One of the greatest achievements for any goalkeeper is the famous clean sheet, a term that means "clean sheet" and refers to matches in which the goalkeeper does not concede a single goal. This is an indication of defensive solidity and, of course, the genius of whoever is under the goal.

And when we talk about records, some names stand out. To give you an idea, the Premier League, for example, celebrates its greatest goalkeepers by annually awarding the one with the most clean sheets in the season.

But who are the greatest of all time? Get ready to meet the 10 goalkeepers who have kept the most goals intact in the history of football!

List updated on 03/18/2025

10 - Petr Čech

We open the top 10 with the best Czech goalkeeper in history. Known for the iconic helmet he started wearing after a serious accident, Čech defended the colors of Arsenal, but it was at Chelsea where he really made his mark on football. His statistics are impressive:

- Games: 905

- Clean Sheets: 397

- Average: 0.43

9 - Manuel Neuer

Nicknamed the "German Wall", Manuel Neuer revolutionized the position with his skill with his feet and his daring style of play. Considered by many to be the greatest goalkeeper in history, he is still active and has collected impressive achievements:

- Games: 881

- Clean Sheets: 403

- Average: 0.45

8 - Roger Ceni

The first Brazilian on the list, Rogério Ceni, is a true icon. The greatest goalkeeper-scorer in history, with 131 goals, he dedicated his entire career to São Paulo and is considered the club's greatest player. His numbers speak for themselves:

- Games: 1225

- Clean Sheets: 412

- Average: 0.33

7 - Edwin Van Der Sar

The giant Dutch goalkeeper, who stands at an impressive 1.97m tall, made his mark at Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United and shone for Ajax. With a career full of titles and memorable performances, Van der Sar achieved the incredible feat of:

- Games: 951

- Clean Sheets: 436

- Average: 0.45

6 - Dino Zoff

Discovered by Udinese and with a stint at Napoli, it was at Juventus that Dino Zoff consolidated his career and became a legend. World champion with the Italian national team in 1982, he is one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of football. His statistics are impressive:

- Games: 954

- Clean Sheets: 439

- Average: 0.46

5 - Iker Casillas

Casillas, who spent most of his career with Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, is one of the most iconic goalkeepers in football. A key player in the 2010 World Cup-winning generation, he stood out for his agility and leadership on the pitch. His stats:

- Games: 1048

- Clean Sheets: 440

- Average: 0.41

4 - Peter Shilton

The legendary English goalkeeper, famous for being in goal for Maradona's historic "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup, also features on the list. A Leicester City player, he had a memorable spell at Nottingham Forest, where he won two consecutive Champions Leagues in the late 1970s. His stats:

- Games: 1374

- Clean Sheets: 450

- Average: 0.32

3 - Fabio

Opening the podium, we have Fábio, a Brazilian goalkeeper who is greatly idolized by Cruzeiro and currently plays for Fluminense. He is the highest-ranked Brazilian goalkeeper in the clean sheets list, being a true symbol of longevity and consistency in football. His impressive numbers are:

- Games: 1360

- Clean Sheets: 497

- Average: 0.36

2 - Gianluigi Buffon

In second place is Gianluigi Buffon, one of the most respected and complete goalkeepers in history. Revealed by Parma, he made history at Juventus and the Italian national team, being a key player in winning the 2006 World Cup. His numbers are impressive:

- Games: 1151

- Clean Sheets: 506

- Average: 0.43

1 - Ray Clemence

Topping the list is the legendary Ray Clemence, an icon of Liverpool and Tottenham. He shone in English football during the 70s and 80s, leaving an impressive legacy as one of the greatest goalkeepers in history. His absolute record:

- Games: 905

- Clean Sheets: 556

- Average: 0.61

Defending a goal is already a challenge, but keeping a goal for several matches throughout a career is a feat reserved only for the best. It's no wonder that names like Buffon, Casillas and Ceni are revered in the world of football.

The clean sheet is one of the most important indicators for measuring the greatness of a goalkeeper, and these athletes showed that they are true walls.

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