As Joan Garcia begins his chapter at Barcelona, here are ten shot-stoppers who should be next in line for a major career leap.
Joan Garcia has finally landed his dream move — and there’s no denying that this is the biggest step of his career so far. After joining FC Barcelona, one of the few clubs on the planet with elite status in both domestic and European football, all eyes are now on the Spanish LaLiga and Champions League nights.
With Joan’s new era set to begin, here are 7 goalkeepers, like him, who deserve a big move in the upcoming transfer windows.
1. Andriy Lunin – Real Madrid
📍 Real Madrid CF
Lunin proved himself during Courtois’ absence in the 2023–24 season. With 12 clean sheets and an 80% save rate, Lunin demonstrated he’s not just a backup. Spurs, Manchester United, and Napoli are all circling — and if Real Madrid can’t promise minutes, it’s time he becomes a No.1 elsewhere.
2. Diogo Costa – FC Porto
📍 FC Porto
A long-time rising star, Diogo Costa finally claimed the Goalkeeper of the Season title in Liga Portugal with 16 clean sheets and two penalty saves. With links to Manchester City, Manchester United, and Real Madrid, his big move is overdue.
3. Lucas Perri – Olympique Lyonnais
📍 Olympique Lyonnais
After a spellbinding performance against Manchester United in the Europa League, Lucas Perri is on the radar. Once a Crystal Palace prospect, he’s now attracting interest from Newcastle United, AS Roma, and even AC Milan.
4. Yahia Fofana – Angers SCO
📍 Angers SCO
Drogba’s stamp of approval says it all. With 4.15 saves per game and elite distribution, Fofana is on the wishlist of Torino, Brentford, Wolves, Leeds, and even Chelsea.
5. Noah Atubolu – SC Freiburg
📍 SC Freiburg
Nicknamed the “Penalty Killer,” Atubolu saved four straight penalties in the Bundesliga. With 8 clean sheets and links to Arsenal, AC Milan, West Ham, and Bayer Leverkusen, he’s destined for greatness.
6. Zion Suzuki – Parma Calcio
📍 Parma Calcio 1913
After turning down Manchester United to prioritize game time, Suzuki has shined at Parma with 102 saves and 16 clean sheets. Now, both Manchester United and Bayern Munich are preparing bids. A move is only a matter of time.
7. Mads Hermansen – Leicester City
📍 Leicester City FC
Despite Leicester’s relegation, Hermansen made 102 saves from 161 shots — including a heroic 13-save match against Arsenal. With Leicester open to a sale, expect clubs like Brentford, Chelsea, West Ham, and Everton to make serious moves.
As the 2025 summer transfer window heats up and the Club World Cup draws global attention, expect Fabrizio Romano’s “Here We Go!” alerts to fly in fast. Joan Garcia’s move might just be the start of a goalkeeper domino effect across Europe.
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