Most observers are already calling the 2014 World Cup one of the greatest in recent memory, and one of the big surprises of the tournament has been the number of outstanding displays from goalkeepers. FIFA’s official
website have produced a handy ranking of the best stoppers at the tournament so far, basing it on detailed analysis of every incident on the pitch, no matter how minor. At number six, with 8.74 points, is Mexico number one Guillermo Ochoa, who thrilled against the likes of Brazil and the Netherlands. Click the arrows to reveal the top five…
5: David Ospina – 8.75 points
While Colombia’s attacking football has defined their World Cup so far, Los Cafeteros aren’t too bad at the back either, conceding only two goals en route to the quarter-finals. With 8.75 points, David Ospina places fifth in FIFA’s ranking
David OSPINA
Colombia
Colombia
Goalkeeper
48International Caps
0International Goals
25years old
183cm
First internationalColombia - Uruguay 07 Feb 2007
Date of Birth31 Aug 1988
Current clubOGC Nice (FRA)
Many consider Vincent Enyeama to be the best African goalkeeper around, and the Nigeria stopper proved that point with an exhibition against Argentina in his nation’s Group Stage game with the Albicelste. He places fourth in the ranking with 8.96 points
Vincent ENYEAMA
Nigeria
Nigeria
Goalkeeper
95International Caps
0International Goals
31years old
185cm
First internationalNigeria - Kenya 04 May 2002
Date of Birth29 Aug 1982
3: Keylor Navas – 9.04 points
Costa Rica are the surprise package of the World Cup, and keeper Keylor Navas has been a huge part of their success. The Levante man’s save in Costa Rica’s last 16 penalty shoutout win over Greece helped seal his nation’s place in the quarter-finals. Navas has tallied up 9.04 points so far
Keylor NAVAS
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Goalkeeper
57International Caps
0International Goals
27years old
184cm
First internationalSuriname - Costa Rica 11 Oct 2008
Date of Birth15 Dec 1986
Current clubLevante UD (ESP)
The word on the street is that Thibaut Courtois will finally start for Chelsea next season, and the Blues must be happy with what they’re seeing in Brazil. The Belgian stopper has only conceded two goals at the World Cup so far, and has tallied up 9.05 points
Thibaut COURTOIS
Belgium
Belgium
Goalkeeper
21International Caps
0International Goals
22years old
198cm
First internationalFrance - Belgium 15 Nov 2011
Date of Birth11 May 1992
Current clubAtletico Madrid (ESP)
Claudio Bravo couldn’t save Chile in their last 16 penalty shootout with Brazil, but the stopper still done enough to top FIFA’s rankings at this moment in time. The former Real Sociedad man has tallied up 9.26 points in the rankings, and has just signed a contract with Barcelona
Claudio BRAVO
Chile
Chile
Goalkeeper
83International Caps
0International Goals
31years old
185cm
First internationalParaguay - Chile 11 Jul 2004
Date of Birth13 Apr 1983
Current clubReal Sociedad (ESP)
