David Raya of Arsenal tops the Gradient Sports Premier League goalkeeper rankings for the 2026/27 season, combining a high Overall Grade of 80.7 with an Impact Score of 7.0, according to data released evaluating early-season performance. Gradient’s dynamic player rankings integrate Overall Grade—measuring execution of core goalkeeping skills—and Impact Score, which tracks the frequency of match-defining outcomes.
David Raya Sets the Standard at Arsenal
Arsenal’s number one has picked up right where he left off during last season’s Premier League title campaign, anchoring the champions’ defense through the early fixtures of their title defense. According to Gradient Sports data, Raya sits third overall in the Premier League for Overall Grade and second for Impact Score. Across Europe’s top five leagues, only Lazio’s Christos Mandas and Atalanta’s Marco Carnesecchi rank higher than the Arsenal stopper, who recorded the league’s highest Impact Score last term.
New Signings Break Into the Top Ten
Three new additions feature prominently among the top ten Premier League goalkeepers to start the 2026/27 campaign. Bournemouth’s Djordje Petrovic claims the highest shot-stopping grade in the division with an 88.6 Overall Grade, highlighted by a reflex save against Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite. James Trafford of Leeds United sits eighth with an Impact Score of 6.8, having stopped 12 of the 14 shots on target he has faced following a move. Meanwhile, Hull City’s Konstantinos Tzolakis records the league’s highest Impact Score at 7.5 as the only goalkeeper yet to concede a goal three games into the season.
Did you know? Gradient’s dynamic player rankings combine Overall Grade, which evaluates fundamental skill execution, with Impact Score, which measures how frequently a goalkeeper produces crucial match outcomes.
Kelleher, Donnarumma, and Established Stoppers
Manchester City’s Gianluigi Donnarumma ranks sixth with a 77.0 grade after facing seven shots on target and performing above expectation on four of them. At Crystal Palace, Dean Henderson has faced a league-high number of shots on target, conceding five “saveable” goals out of eight total goals allowed, according to Gradient metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the Gradient Sports goalkeeper rankings calculated?
The rankings combine an Overall Grade measuring core goalkeeping skill execution with an Impact Score tracking the frequency of important match outcomes for players with a minimum of two appearances.
Who has the highest shot-stopping grade in the Premier League?
Bournemouth’s Djordje Petrovic holds the Premier League’s highest shot-stopping grade by a comfortable distance with an 88.6 Overall Grade.
Which goalkeeper has the highest Impact Score?
Hull City’s Konstantinos Tzolakis leads the league with an Impact Score of 7.5 after remaining unconcended through his first three games.
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