5 most valuable back-up goalkeepers in the world right now

Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga is now worth only €10 million
Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga is now worth only €10 million

#3 Pierluigi Gollini (€13 Million)

Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur - Carabao Cup Round of 16
Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur - Carabao Cup Round of 16

Pierluigi Gollini was signed as a backup from Atalanta by Tottenham Hotspur for their captain Hugo Lloris at the start of the season. He was brought in on a temporary basis with a view to making the deal permanent after a year. The 26-year-old Italy international came through the Manchester United academy before moving away to Italy in search of first-team football.

Gollini has made eight appearances for Spurs this season in the domestic cups and UEFA Europa Conference League and kept one clean sheet. The Italian shot-stopper proved himself to be a quality asset to Atalanta before Spurs came calling, and he is looking to do the same in London.

Upon his arrival, he declared that he was excited to understudy and learn from Lloris, and would look to continue on that path. Gollini presently has a market valuation of €13 million.


#2 Bernd Leno (€16 Million)

Arsenal v Sunderland - Carabao Cup Quarter Final
Arsenal v Sunderland - Carabao Cup Quarter Final

Arsenal and German goalkeeper Bernd Leno has seen himself drop quickly in the pecking order following the arrival of Aaron Ramsdale last summer. He was the first-choice goalkeeper for just over two seasons before manager Mikel Arteta decided he was not good enough to start for him.

After spending £25 million on Ramsdale from Sheffield United, the Gunners handed him first-choice shirt, effectively relegating Leno to the bench. Ramsdale has proven himself to be a shrewd purchase and played regularly in the Premier League, leaving Leno as their cup goalkeeper.

Leno has played only seven times since losing his shirt to Ramsdale, and has kept two clean sheets in that time. The German remains an excellent shot-stopper and is valued at €16 million at present.


#1 Dean Henderson (€18 Million)

Manchester United v BSC Young Boys: Group F - UEFA Champions League
Manchester United v BSC Young Boys: Group F - UEFA Champions League

Two years ago, Dean Henderson was one of the most sought-after goalkeepers in the world after a brilliant loan spell at Sheffield United. The Englishman spent two years at Bramall Lane and established himself fully in the Three Lions goalkeeping conversation.

Henderson was being groomed for a return to Manchester United. He was supposed to take over from David de Gea, but the Spaniard has made that impossible. De Gea's excellent form and displays have been at the peril of his young understudy, with every spectacular save of his keeping Henderson firmly on the bench.

Henderson has been linked with a move away from the club and he needs it quickly in order to challenge for the Three Lions shirt again. He had reportedly requested for a move away from interim manager Ralf Rangnick but the latter declined.

The 24-year-old is valued at €18 million, and is the most valuable back-up goalkeeper in world football

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