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#3 IKER CASILLAS
Real Madrid through and through, Iker Casillas made his name at his boyhood club, captaining them and earning legendary status.
Having made his debut in 1999, Casillas would become the mainstay in goal for both Los Blancos and the Spanish national team. A prodigious talent, Casillas became well-renowned for his consistency, agility and overall leadership ability, becoming the captain of both club and country.
After showing signs of decline, Real Madrid decided to let go of Casillas in 2015, after the goalkeeper had made more than 700 appearances in all competitions for the club and won every trophy possible. After five seasons with Porto, the 39-year old retired this year, and is currently an advisor for Los Blancos.
#2 GIANLUIGI BUFFON
One of the the greatest goalkeepers of all-time, Gianluigi Buffon is the epitome of a perfect goalkeeper.
The Italy international is a product of the Parma youth academy, moving to Juventus in 2001 for €52 million, becoming Juventus' most expensive transfer at that point. Buffon would go on to make more than 650 appearances in all competitions for the club, his incredible consistency and leadership becoming a vital asset for the club.
The 42-year old departed for Paris Saint-Germain in 2018, but returned to the Old Lady a season later. He is currently a backup to first-choice goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.
#1 MANUEL NEUER
Manuel Neuer is the best goalkeeper of the 21st century; his performances elicit the title.
The captain of both Bayern Munich and the German national team, Neuer is a modern goalkeeper; good with his feet and not afraid to come out of his line to challenge attackers; he is seen by many as having revolutionised the position with his proactive style.
A World Cup winner with Germany, the 34-year old has won every possible trophy at club level as well; he captained the Bavarians to a treble last season, putting in an excellent performance in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. Neuer continues to go from strength to strength.
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Honourable mentions: Alisson Becker and Ederson Moraes. Both of them just miss out on the top 10 because they both have been at the top of their games for only the last 4 years.
