5 Goalkeepers With Most International Clean Sheets In 21st Century

Goalkeepers are wildly underappreciated in soccer. When the team wins, they tend to get overlooked in the presence of sharp forwards, skillful midfielders, and technically gifted defenders. But when they lose, critics often single out the goalkeeper, pointing out their smallest of mistakes.

It is also tricky to serve as a team’s first-choice goalkeeper for a long period, especially in international soccer. With the country’s best goalkeepers all lining up for that one spot, one needs to be at his best in every single game to keep the competition at bay. Below, we will take a look at a few goalkeeping legends who have defined consistency in international soccer. As per the data from Transfermarkt, here are the five goalkeepers with the most clean sheets for their national teams in the 21st century:

#5 Hugo Lloris* (France) – 63 Clean Sheets

Hugo Lloris Won The World Cup With France In 2018

France international Hugo Lloris has played 145 international matches so far in his career, conceding 120 goals and keeping 63 clean sheets. Lloris made his debut under manager Raymond Domenech in November 2008.

The Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper has won two major honors with France. He was one of Les Bleus’ unsung heroes at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and popped up with important saves as France clinched the 2021 UEFA Nations League.

#4 Guillermo Ochoa* (Mexico) – 64 Clean Sheets

Mexico Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa Celebrating

In fourth place, we have one of the most consistent performers for Mexico at the FIFA World Cups, the sensational Guillermo Ochoa. Ochoa, who made jaw-dropping saves in the last three World Cups, has kept 64 clean sheets in 149 games in the 21st century. Ochoa made his international debut under Ricardo La Volpe in December 2005.

The 38-year-old has played 11 FIFA World Cup matches in his career, conceding only 12 goals and keeping four clean sheets.

#3 David Ospina (Colombia) – 64 Clean Sheets

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Author : Sushan Chakraborty

Publish date : 2023-11-20 07:56:58

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