In FIFA 22, goalkeeping is your last line of defense in preventing the ball from hitting the net. While it may seem like the more seasoned professionals should fill out this position, often the best goalkeepers are the younger players. In this guide, we’ll explore the top 10 best young goalkeepers in FIFA 22.
The players below are ranked based on their goalkeeping stats, value and potential, and overall ratings. Without wasting any more time let’s get into it.
10. Jan Olschowsky
Jan Olschowsky kicks off our list of the top 10 best young goalkeepers in FIFA 22. This 19-year-old has an Overall rating of 63 and a Potential rating of 75, allowing you to grow him into an effective player with sustained play. All of his goalkeeping stats are in the mid-sixties, and they are on the lower side; for just €1.0M, this player is a worthwhile investment.
| Goalkeeping stats | Values |
|---|---|
| Positioning | 65 |
| Diving | 64 |
| Handling | 63 |
| Kicking | 64 |
| Reflexes | 64 |
9. Lucas Chevalier
Lucas Chevalier is a 19-year-old who currently plays for LOSC Lille. This player has an Overall rating of 65 and a Potential rating of 81. His goalkeeping stats are just marginally better than Jan Olshowsky but given his higher potential, he has more room for growth. He can be purchased for €1.6M and is a great addition to your roster.
| Goalkeeping stats | Values |
|---|---|
| Positioning | 62 |
| Diving | 66 |
| Handling | 65 |
| Kicking | 64 |
| Reflexes | 67 |
8. Bart Verbruggen
Bart Verbruggen takes the eighth spot on our list. This 18-year-old has an Overall rating of 66 and a Potential rating of 79, which is marginally worse than Lucas Chevalier. However, given his better overall goalkeeping stats he ranks higher. You can purchase this player for €1.7M.
| Goalkeeping stats | Values |
|---|---|
| Positioning | 57 |
| Diving | 71 |
| Handling | 63 |
| Kicking | 65 |
| Reflexes | 79 |
7. Stefan Bajic
The next spot on our list goes to Stefan Bajic, another 19-year-old who currently plays for AS Saint-Etienne. Bajic’s Overall and Potential ratings are identical to Verbuggen’s (66 and 79), but given his marginally better goalkeeping stats, he is the better overall choice. He can be purchased for €1.8M.
| Goalkeeping stats | Values |
|---|---|
| Positioning | 64 |
| Diving | 67 |
| Handling | 64 |
| Kicking | 59 |
| Reflexes | 67 |
6. Carlos Olses
Carlos Olses is a 20-year-old football player who has an Overall rating of 67 and a Potential rating of 79. He excels at goalkeeping from the previous entrants on the list, particularly when it comes to kicking, handling, and reflexes. He currently plays for Deportivo La Guaira and can be purchased for €2.1M.
| Goalkeeping stats | Values |
|---|---|
| Positioning | 63 |
| Diving | 66 |
| Handling | 64 |
| Kicking | 61 |
| Reflexes | 70 |
5. Wellington Ramirez
Wellington Ramirez kicks off the top five. This Ecuadorian goalkeeper, who currently plays for Independiente del Valle, excels mainly at diving and reflexes. He has an Overall and Potential rating of 67 and 82 and like Carlos Olses, can be purchased for €2.1M.
| Goalkeeping stats | Values |
|---|---|
| Positioning | 65 |
| Diving | 67 |
| Handling | 65 |
| Kicking | 63 |
| Reflexes | 68 |
4. Gavin Bazunu
Gavin Bazunu excels at every facet of goalkeeping when compared to the previous entry on this list. Not only does this make him a worthwhile investment but his Potential and Overall ratings of 69 and 85 means you can grow him to be even better over time. This 19-year-old currently holds a goalkeeping position at Rochdale and can be purchased for €3.2M.
| Goalkeeping stats | Values |
|---|---|
| Positioning | 66 |
| Diving | 69 |
| Handling | 67 |
| Kicking | 70 |
| Reflexes | 72 |
3. Maarten Vandervoordt
Maarten Vandervoordt is a 19-year-old Belgian football goalkeeper who’s currently signed by K.R.C. Genk. While his Overall and Potential ratings of 70 and 84 fall short of some previous entrants, his goalkeeping stats are some of the best in the game, earning him the third spot on our list of the best young goalkeepers in FIFA 22. He can be purchased for €3.3M.
| Goalkeeping stats | Values |
|---|---|
| Positioning | 63 |
| Diving | 73 |
| Handling | 70 |
| Kicking | 65 |
| Reflexes | 73 |
2. Dogan Alemdar
The second spot on the list goes to Dogan Alemdar, an 18-year-old Turkish football player that currently serves as a goalkeeper for Kayserispor. He excels at positioning, diving, and kicking and also possesses very respectable Overall and Potential ratings of 72 and 80. He can be purchased for €4.2M.
| Goalkeeping stats | Values |
|---|---|
| Positioning | 73 |
| Diving | 71 |
| Handling | 70 |
| Kicking | 69 |
| Reflexes | 71 |
1. Ersin Destanoglu
Ersin Destanoglu ranks as the best young goalkeeper in FIFA 22. This 20-year-old footballer is currently signed to Beşiktaş J.K. Despite having lower Overall and Potential ratings (73 and 81), Destanoglu possesses some of the best goalkeeping stats in the game, excelling at nearly everything. Being the best young goalkeeper means he won’t come cheap and you’re going to have to sink €6M to add him to your team.
| Goalkeeping stats | Values |
|---|---|
| Positioning | 72 |
| Diving | 73 |
| Handling | 74 |
| Kicking | 69 |
| Reflexes | 74 |
