Top 10 goalkeepers of the 2016/17 season

#1 Gianluigi Buffon

It’s no surprise that Gianluigi Buffon is the best goalkeeper in the world

It doesn’t matter what I write here.

Gianluigi Buffon may very well be the greatest goalkeeper of all time. Only Lev Yashin, who picked up the Ballon d’Or stands in his way – were it not for 45 agonising second-half minutes in Cardiff, Gianluigi Buffon would have been celebrating a first UEFA Champions League medal and possibly becoming the favourite for the Ballon d’Or.

39 years on the planet, and Gigi has played with players spanning 6 decades – he’s isn’t just a goalkeeper, he’s an epoch in the history of modern football by himself. The stats don't matter when it comes to a legend like him - moments do.

Juventus ought not to have been in the UEFA Champions League final - Buffon's save from Andres Iniesta from the most perfect pass of the season from Lionel Messi will go down as one of the best of all time. He was nigh on perfect against the impetuous youth of AS Monaco, but for once, the Bianconeri defence failed him in the final, with Ronaldo stealing the show.

It doesn't matter. Gigi Buffon will still remain the best.

2016/17 Stats
Appearances	42
Goals Conceded	31
Clean Sheets	20
Saves	78
Saves per goal (SPG)	2.51
Penalties (Saved/Conceded)	0/1
Distribution Accuracy	82%