Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya continues to set the standard at the start of the 2026/27 Premier League season, leading the latest performance rankings compiled by Gradient Sports. The dynamic player ratings system combines an Overall Grade measuring core skill execution with an Impact Score tracking how frequently goalkeepers deliver vital outcomes for players with a minimum of three appearances.
The Top Ten Premier League Goalkeepers
David Raya of Arsenal holds the number one spot with an Overall Grade of 84.5 and an Impact Score of 6.9, both of which rank first overall in the Premier League following his influential role in last season’s title triumph. Bournemouth’s Djordje Petrovic follows in second with an Overall Grade of 82.6 and an Impact Score of 5.9, supported by the league’s second-highest shot-stopping grade despite conceding from outside the box.
Manchester United’s Senne Lammens occupies third place with a grade of 79.8 and an impact score of 6.0, maintaining his high position despite conceding messy goals against Fulham and Tottenham. Aston Villa new recruit Zion Suzuki sits fourth with a 76.3 grade and a 6.4 impact score, while Chelsea’s Emiliano Martinez ranks fifth with a 77.3 grade and a 6.2 impact score after making more saves above expectation than any other shot-stopper.
Brighton’s Bart Verbruggen climbs into sixth place with a 71.3 grade and a 6.9 impact score, followed by Crystal Palace’s Dean Henderson in seventh with a 73.0 grade and a 6.0 impact score prior to his injury layoff. Fulham’s Bernd Leno is eighth with a 69.8 grade and a 6.3 impact score, Brentford’s Caoimhin Kelleher takes ninth with a 67.1 grade and a 6.4 impact score featuring the league’s best shot-positioning grade, and Newcastle United newcomer Lukas Hornicek rounds out the top ten with a 67.5 grade and a 6.0 impact score.
The Rest of the Rankings
Beyond the top ten, the Gradient Sports rankings continue down to position 22 for goalkeepers meeting the appearance threshold. Konstantinos Tzolakis of Hull City ranks 11th with a 51.5 grade and a 6.8 impact score, followed by Nottingham Forest’s Matz Sels in 12th with a 67.1 grade and a 6.1 impact score, and Walter Benitez of Crystal Palace in 13th with a 65.2 grade and a 6.2 impact score.
Everton’s Jordan Pickford sits 14th with a 60.3 grade and a 6.6 impact score, Manchester City’s Gianluigi Donnarumma is 15th with a 61.5 grade and a 6.5 impact score, and Liverpool’s Alisson places 16th with a 61.5 grade and a 6.4 impact score. Leeds United’s James Trafford occupies 17th with a 57.4 grade and a 6.4 impact score, Tottenham Hotspur’s Antonin Kinsky is 18th with a 58.2 grade and a 6.2 impact score, and Coventry City’s Carl Rushworth stands 19th with a 51.0 grade and a 6.3 impact score.
The remaining positions feature Christian Walton of Ipswich Town in 20th with a 57.5 grade and a 6.0 impact score, his teammate Kjell Scherpen in 21st with a 49.4 grade and a 5.9 impact score, and Sunderland’s Robin Roefs in 22nd with a 55.7 grade and a 4.7 impact score, as reported by Football365.
