The 5 most expensive goalkeepers ever as James Trafford seals £40m Leeds move

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7 Aug 2026 • 10:20 PM MYT
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The 5 most expensive goalkeepers ever as James Trafford seals £40m Leeds move

  1. Kepa Arrizabalaga remains the most expensive goalkeeper at £72m, moving from Athletic Bilbao to Chelsea in 2018, winning the Europa League and Champions League before joining Arsenal in July 2025 after loan spells.
  2. Alisson Becker, signed by Liverpool from Roma for £67m in 2018, has been crucial to the Reds' success, securing two Premier League titles, a Champions League, two Carabao Cups, and an FA Cup.
  3. Andre Onana joined Manchester United from Inter Milan for £43.8m in July 2023 but faced pressure due to errors, leading to a second successive loan spell with Trabzonspor.
  4. James Trafford has become the fourth-most expensive goalkeeper, moving from Manchester City to Leeds for a reported £40m plus bonuses, signing a five-year contract.
  5. Ederson, who joined Manchester City for £35m in 2017, won 18 major honours including six Premier League titles and a Champions League, before his departure for Fenerbahce.

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