Top 10 priciest goalkeeper transfers in football history
Goalkeepers are commanding higher fees as clubs seek players who excel both in goal and with their feet. Kepa Arrizabalaga holds the record as the most expensive goalkeeper after his move to Chelsea. Other notable names like Alisson Becker, Andre Onana, and Gianluigi Buffon also feature among the top transfers. Several of these deals took place in recent years, reflecting the growing value of elite goalkeepers.
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- Kepa Arrizabalaga became the most expensive goalkeeper with his £71.6 million transfer from Athletic Bilbao to Chelsea in 2018.
- Alisson Becker moved from Roma to Liverpool for £67 million in 2018, helping the club secure major trophies.
- Andre Onana joined Manchester United from Inter Milan for £43.9 million in 2023.
- Lucas Chevalier transferred from Lille to Paris Saint-Germain for £36.4 million in 2025.
- Gianluigi Buffon’s £32.6 million move from Parma to Juventus in 2001 was a world record at the time.
