Ramsdale is the most expensive goalkeeper in the world

CIES was founded in 2005 and focuses mainly on football data analysis. CIES has worked closely with high-ranking agencies such as FIFA, UEFA, and clubs such as Man City and Chelsea to receive the most accurate parameters. And according to many evaluation criteria, CIES determined Ramsdale's current value at 79 million euros (67.5 million pounds) - the highest in the world .

This is something that not many people would dare to think about when looking at Ramsdale's starting point. Before coming to Arsenal, Ramsdale was relegated with Sheffield United and Bournemouth. When he joined Arsenal for £30 million in the summer of 2021, Ramsdale was considered too expensive. Many people judged the Gunners wrongly when they already had Bernd Leno in their squad at that time.

But after 2 years, Ramsdale has completely proven his ability and knocked Leno out of Arsenal. Last May, the 25-year-old goalkeeper just signed a new 4-year contract with Arsenal. On his happy day, Ramsdale did not hesitate to share: "I know many people do not like this and I completely understand. I do not have the right to come here and ask you to appreciate me from the beginning. This is a big team with many good goalkeepers. But to be fair, once I have a starting position, it means I have partly proven my ability. I feel that I am understood more".

"Ramsdale is a top goalkeeper, he has improved steadily since coming to Arsenal. It's a big club with different expectations of how to play, but Ramsdale has adapted quickly," said former Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers after the match at the Emirates in March last year. "He looks like he's been at Arsenal for a long time, he's always calm. He's good with his feet, he keeps saving shots. After watching this match, I think Ramsdale is the best English goalkeeper at the moment."

Top 10 most expensive goalkeepers in the world according to CIES

"We invest in talented players who will make the future of the club. Ramsdale has had some fantastic games and he made some incredible saves like today," Arteta said after the Leicester game. "Those saves were incredible. I thought Arsenal would concede at least two goals. Ramsdale's performance has given us motivation and spirit and helped us play consistently over the past period."

Ramsdale is highly valued for his youth, confidence, bravery, excellent command of space, good reflexes and good footwork. He is a perfect goalkeeper according to current trends, suitable for any team, especially clubs that like to play high up the defence like Arsenal.

Following Ramsdale in the CIES Top 10 are a number of famous goalkeepers. In second place is Gianluigi Donnarumma (€75 million). In the always unstable PSG team, Donnarumma has always proven his outstanding ability. Along with that, he has a series of advantages similar to Ramsdale, the most prominent of which is his youth. However, the former AC Milan goalkeeper's ability to use his feet is still doubted.

Behind Donnarumma are Alisson Becker, Diogo Costa, Ederson, Thibaut Courtois, Gregor Kobel, Jan Oblak, Andre Onana and Alex Meret. Of these, Onana's value is being underestimated. CIES values Donnarumma at 37 million euros. Although MU has put nearly 50 million euros on the negotiating table, Inter has yet to receive a nod. Meanwhile, former MU player David de Gea is not in the Top 10.

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