Top 10 Goalkeepers on Football Manager 2022 Database Updated

Let us look at the top 10 goalkeepers on the latest Football Manager 2022 database update. The winter update in Football Manager is sometim...

Let us look at the top 10 goalkeepers on the latest Football Manager 2022 database update.

The winter update in Football Manager is sometimes just as anticipated as the main game. The changes can be major after the transfers, and the performers can be rewarded with a boost in stats, just like how the stragglers can be inversely affected by a decrease in attributes.

Goalkeepers are one of the most positions on the pitch. A modern-day goalkeeper builds momentum from the back and starts attacks. A Goalkeeper's mistake usually leads to goals conceded and is the only specialist position on the pitch. In this article, we will be seeing the top 10 goalkeepers in FM22 post the winter database update.

1. Thibaut Courtois

The first name on the list is the Real Madrid keeper, Thibaut Courtois. Courtois is considered as one of the best all-around keepers in the world. He has won several trophies with all 4 of the clubs he has played for. Individually, he has won the golden glove in the PL, best goalkeeper of the La Liga and has featured in several teams of the season in the league as well as continental competitions. In FM2022, Courtois is well rounded and is a beast in the air. He has a perfect aerial reach and jumping reach, able to smother most crosses with ease. He also has amazing reflexes and is amongst the best at one-on-one situations.

2. Manuel Neuer

The 2nd name on the list is Neuer from Bayern Munich. The German custodian is a legend of the game and is one of the most decorated goalkeepers of all time. Neuer has multiple league titles, Continental trophies and a world cup under his belt. As far as individual honours go, Neuer is stacked with several of them with the most notable being Neuer winning Bronze in the 2014 Balon D'or rankings. Despite being 35, Neuer has some of the best attributes for a goalkeeper in Football Manager 2022. He has near perfect mental and technical attributes but slightly waning physical attributes due to his age.

3. Jan Oblak

The 3rd name on the list is Atletico Madrid's, Jan Oblak. The Slovenian goalkeeper is widely regarded as the best shot-stopper in world football. Oblak has won several trophies, including the La Liga, Europa League and the super cup. Individually, Oblak has featured in several continental teams of the season, won the best goalkeeper of the La Liga and the Portuguese Primeira and has won the Slovenian player of the season an incredible 6 times in the last 7 seasons. In the game, Oblak, as expected, has some of the best attributes for a goalkeeper. He has the best reflexes in the game and is no slouch in one of ones, handling and aerial reach. Oblak is currently in his prime and could be a feature on this list for the next few seasons.

4. Ederson

The 4th name on the list is the Man City goalkeeper Ederson. The Brazilian is probably the best passer on the list. Ever since joining Pep's Man City, Ederson has become one of the top keepers in the world. He has won several trophies, including 5 league titles in the last 7 seasons with Benfica & Man City. Individually, he has won the PL's golden glove on 2 occasions, been named in the PL team of the year twice and most recently was named in the Champion's league squad of the season helping Man City reach the final. In Football Manager 2022, Ederson has some of the best mental attributes for a goalkeeper. He also has the best kicking attribute amongst all keepers, able to easily play his way out from the back. Ederson is currently in his prime, and with some stellar performances of late, he could be a regular feature on this list for the next few editions of the game.

5. Alisson Becker

The 5th name on the list is Liverpool's Alisson. The Brazilian made an immediate impact with Liverpool helping the club win the Champion's league in his very first season. In his second season with the club, Alisson helped Liverpool end a 30-year league drought and was instrumental in the club's title run. Individually, Alisson has won the Serie A goalkeeper of the season, PL's golden glove and was named the Champion's League goalkeeper of the season in 2018-2019. He is also the first-ever recipient of the Lev Yashin trophy. In the game, Alisson is amongst the elite. He has superb well rounded attributes in all 3 departments. He is amongst the best keepers in one on one situations. Considering that Alisson is in his prime, he can be a regular feature on this list for the next few editions of the game.

6. Edouard Mendy

The 6th name on the list is Mendy from Chelsea. The Senegalese goalkeeper has one of the best underdog stories in football. Mendy was without a club when he was 22 years old and was on the cusp of quitting football. After years of hard work and grinding his way through Ligue 1, Mendy finally got his big break signing for Chelsea in 2020. He made an immediate impact with the club, winning the Champion's League in his very first season and was named the UCL goalkeeper of the year. Mendy recently won the Afcon and was named the best goalkeeper in the tournament. In the game, Mendy has to be one of the players with the most improved attributes compared to previous editions. Mendy's strength lies in his aerial prowess, and he can comfortably smother crosses with ease. He is also an able shot-stopper who has good command over his area. After a recent boost to stats, Mendy breaks into the top 10 goalkeepers in the game post the winter update.

7. Gianluigi Donnarumma

The Italian Gigi Donnarumma is the 7th name on the list. Regarded as one of the best young goalkeepers in world football, Donnarumma has been touted for years to be the next Gigi Buffon. Despite his shortage of trophies at AC Milan, Donnarumma was considered as one of the best goalkeepers in Italy. He was voted the best keeper in Serie A for 2020-2021 and was the winner of the Lev Yashin trophy in 2021. Donnarumma helped Italy win Euro 2020 with some amazing performances, even going on to win the best goalkeeper of the tournament. In Football Manager 2022, Donnarumma has amazing physical attributes, decent mental and technical attributes. Considering that he is still just 23, there is room for further growth, and Donnarumma can develop into the best goalkeeper in the game.

8. Keylor Navas

The 8th name on the list is the Costa Rica veteran Keylor Navas. Currently playing for PSG, Navas had most of his success with Real Madrid, where he won a hat-trick of Champion Leagues from 2015-to 2018. Navas also has won the La Liga once, several domestic titles and 1 Ligue 1 title. Individually, Navas has won several plaudits, including the best goalkeeper of the Champion's League in 2017-2018. In the game, Navas has solid attributes despite his age. He is still one of the best shot-stoppers in the game, with near-perfect reflexes. Navas is also very good in one-on-one situations and a capable passer. Although not the first choice in PSG anymore, Navas remains among the top 10 goalkeepers in the game after the winter update.

9. Marc Andre Ter Stegen

The 9th name on the list is Ter Stegen from Barcelona. The German custodian has been a steady presence between the sticks for the Catalan club. Ter Stegen has won the La Liga on no less than 4 occasions with Barcelona. He also has several cup wins to his name and 1 prestigious Champion's league medal. Individually, Ter Stegen has won several plaudits, with the most notable being named in the Uefa team of the year for 2018. In the game, Ter Stegen is one of the best sweeper keepers there is. He has fantastic reflexes and is very quick to rush out of the box to smother attacks. He is also a superb passer and is decent in the air. Although Ter Stegen is going through a bit of a lull in terms of real-life form, he is currently in his prime and could stay on this list for the next few editions of FM.

10. Wojciech Szczesny

The last name on the list is Szczesny from Juventus. Szczesny made his senior debut with Arsenal but has shined after moving to the Serie A. Currently playing in his 5th season for Juventus, Szczesny has managed to win an impressive 3 league titles with the club. He has won the Premier League golden glove in 2013-2014 and was named the Serie A goalkeeper of the season in 2019-2020. In FM22, Szczesny is an elite goalkeeper with top-class technical attributes. He is a very good shot-stopper and is great from one on ones. Although he has suffered a dip in form recently, Szczesny still has a few prime years in him.

That concludes the list of the top 10 goalkeepers in FM 22 after the winter database update. Which ones are you keen on managing?