Top 5 goalkeepers in the world

#4 Marc-André ter Stegen

FC Barcelona v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: Second Leg — Marc-André ter Stegen

For a player whose stature as a goalkeeper has long been characterized by some humiliating howlers, the 2017/18 season turned out to be a watershed in Ter Stegen's career as he helped Barcelona yank away the La Liga title from Real Madrid and clinch the Copa Del Rey in a grand fashion.

Over the years, the German net-minder has largely evolved his style of play as he is not only an excellent shot-stopper who boasts amazing reflexes, but is also a fine passer of the ball, a feature that has helped him cement his position at Barcelona.

Last season, the former Borussia Mönchengladbach ace recorded an 80.3% save rate in La Liga, the second-highest in Europe’s top five leagues. Had he received the green light in place of Manuel Neuer at the World Cup, the story might have been a bit different for Die Mannschaft.

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