{"id":70427,"date":"2025-11-20T16:31:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T16:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=70427"},"modified":"2025-11-20T16:31:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T16:31:36","slug":"david-raya-thibaut-courtois-chelsea-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/david-raya-thibaut-courtois-chelsea-arsenal\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Chelsea Goalkeeper Names David Raya Among Top Three Goalkeepers In World Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says Arsenal’s David Raya is among the top three goalkeepers in world football.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Real Madrid and Belgium shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois has been established as one of the best keepers in the world for the past decade.<\/p>\n

But when it comes to ranking the top three, he’s picked out Arsenal man David Raya among the elite.<\/p>\n

In a recent interview, 33-year-old Courtois was full of praise for the Arsenal keeper.<\/p>\n

Thibaut Courtois Says David Raya Among Top Three Keepers In The World<\/h2>\n

Speaking to Spanish outlet COPE, Courtois was asked if he considered himself the best keeper in the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m certainly one of the best,\u201d he admitted,<\/p>\n

“But it depends on each person\u2019s taste, and everyone is free to have their opinion.<\/p>\n

“Ultimately, what I have to do is help my club, and what people think.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Belgian’s answer reflected his focus on consistency and delivering for the team, a defining characteristic of his career in both the Premier League and La Liga.<\/p>\n

Pressed for his top three keepers in world football right now, he removed himself from the debate.<\/p>\n

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Thibaut Courtois has won two Champions Leagues.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Courtois added: \u201cI\u2019m out of the way.<\/p>\n

\u201cCurrently, Oblak is playing at a very high level this year. I really like Alisson, even though he\u2019s injured. And I also really like David Raya.\u201d<\/p>\n

Raya has been central to Arsenal’s superb defensive record this season.<\/p>\n

Mikel Arteta’s side have conceded just five goals in the league this campaign, the fewest of any side.<\/p>\n

And Gunners supporters will be pleased to see their keeper is earning praise from further afield.<\/p>\n

But with key defender Gabriel out injured for around a month, Raya will likely be tested more than ever in upcoming fixtures.<\/p>\n

Arsenal fans were already in meltdown after Michael Oliver was appointed referee<\/strong><\/a> for this weekend’s North London derby, so losing Gabriel has been another blow.<\/p>\n

But in Raya, they have a top class keeper who has proven himself more than capable of keeping another clean sheet.<\/p>\n

David Raya’s Rise Leads To National Team Debate<\/h2>\n

Away from the Premier League, Raya’s form has also ignited a headache for Spain coach Luis de la Fuente.<\/p>\n

Unai Simon has been the starter for La Roja in recent years.<\/p>\n

Asked if his top three keepers selection means he would start Raya over Simon if he were Spain coach, Courtois sat more on the fence.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s not my decision,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m very grateful for Unai Sim\u00f3n\u2019s words. But Arsenal are having a great season, conceding very few goals, and Raya already had a great season last year.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUnai is also a great goalkeeper, and he\u2019s performing tremendously well with the national team and deserves to keep playing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya gave his shirt and gloves to a fan after their win against Burnley \ud83e\udef6<\/p>\n

The Arsenal defence are on a run of seven consecutive clean sheets in all competitions \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/B7UoPbsSXF<\/a><\/p>\n

— Premier League (@premierleague) November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n