Goalkeepers hold a crucial position in football. They are the last line of defense before the opposing team scores.
According to Transfermarkt data, Gianluigi Donnarumma is listed as the world's highest-valued goalkeeper. The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) player has a valuation of EUR 50 million, approximately Rp 819.6 billion (assuming an exchange rate of Rp 16,391 per EUR).
Reportedly, one of Italy's best goalkeepers will leave PSG in the 2023 summer transfer window. However, Donnarumma has yet to decide on a transfer to any club.
Diogo Costa follows in second place with a valuation of EUR 45 million, approximately Rp 737.6 billion. The 23-year-old plays for Porto.
Mike Maignan, previously bought by AC Milan for a transfer fee of EUR 25 million in 2021, is now valued at EUR 45 million, placing him third among the world's most expensive goalkeepers.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid's star goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, has experienced a decrease in market value, from EUR 60 million to EUR 45 million.
Here are the top 10 highest-valued goalkeepers in the world according to Transfermarkt:
1. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG): EUR 50 million
2. Diogo Costa (Porto): EUR 45 million
3. Mike Maignan (AC Milan): EUR 45 million
4. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid): EUR 45 million
5. Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal): EUR 40 million
6. Ederson (Manchester City): EUR 40 million
7. Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund): EUR 35 million
8. Andre Onana (Inter Milan): EUR 35 million
9. Jan Oblak (Atlético Madrid): EUR 35 million
10. Alisson (Liverpool): EUR 35 million
(Also read: Not Messi, This is the Most Valuable Argentinian National Team Player)