In this article we will discuss about Goalkeepers with Most Clean Sheets. The UEFA Champions League has witnessed countless world-class saves, but only a few goalkeepers have truly dominated a campaign with relentless consistency. Keeping clean sheets in Europe’s biggest competition is no easy feat — it requires composure, positioning, and often a touch of brilliance. so here are the top 5 goalkeepers with the most clean sheets in a single UCL campaign — goalkeepers who became brick walls on the biggest stage.
1. Keylor Navas – 9 Clean Sheets (2015–16, Real Madrid)
Keylor Navas had a sensational 2015–16 UEFA Champions League campaign, recording an incredible 9 clean sheets in just 11 matches. His heroic performances were pivotal as Real Madrid lifted the UCL title that season. Navas showcased incredible reflexes and positioning throughout the knockout rounds.
Key stats:
- Matches played: 11
- Clean sheets: 9
- Saves made: 28
- Goals conceded: 3
- Penalty saves: 1
- Distribution accuracy: 75%
- Save success rate: 84%
- Major titles won (career):
UEFA Champions League: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
La Liga: 2016–17, 2019–20
FIFA Club World Cup: 2016, 2017, 2018
2. Santiago Cañizares – 9 Clean Sheets (2000–01, Valencia)
Santiago Cañizares equalled the record with 9 clean sheets during the 2000–01 Champions League campaign. Despite Valencia falling short in the final against Bayern Munich, Cañizares was in top form throughout the tournament, anchoring one of the most disciplined defences of that era.
Key stats:
- Matches played: 13
- Clean sheets: 9
- Saves made: 40
- Goals conceded: 7
- Save success rate: 81%
- Goals conceded per game: 0.54
- Crosses claimed: 23
- Major titles won (career):
La Liga: 2001–02, 2003–04
Copa del Rey: 1998–99, 2007–08
UEFA Intertoto Cup: 1998
3. Edouard Mendy – 9 Clean Sheets (2020–21, Chelsea)
Edouard Mendy was a game-changer for Chelsea during their victorious 2020–21 UCL campaign. He kept 9 clean sheets in 12 appearances, including a clean sheet in the final against Manchester City. His command of the box and calm presence were crucial to Chelsea’s European triumph.
Key stats:
- Matches played: 12
- Clean sheets: 9
- Saves made: 31
- Goals conceded: 3
- Save success rate: 82%
- One-on-one save success: 85%
- Pass accuracy: 80%
- Penalty saves: 3
- Major titles won (career):
UEFA Champions League: 2020–21
UEFA Super Cup: 2021
FIFA Club World Cup: 2021
4. Jens Lehmann – 8 Clean Sheets (2005–06, Arsenal)
Jens Lehmann was a key figure in Arsenal’s historic run to the final in 2005–06. He kept 8 clean sheets in 12 matches, and remarkably, went 10 consecutive games without conceding — a Champions League record. Though sent off in the final, his run remains one of the greatest by any goalkeeper.
Key stats:
- Matches played: 12
- Clean sheets: 8
- Saves made: 36
- Goals conceded: 2
- Save success rate: 83%
- Consecutive clean sheet games: 10
- Punches and catches: 27
- Major titles won (career):
Bundesliga: 2001–02, 2010–11 (with Borussia Dortmund)
DFB-Pokal (German Cup): 2011 (with Dortmund)
FA Cup: 2004–05 (with Arsenal)
5. Jan Oblak – 8 Clean Sheets (2015–16, Atlético Madrid)
Jan Oblak matched Lehmann’s record with 8 clean sheets as Atlético Madrid reached the final in 2015–16. Known for his superb positioning and one-on-one saves, Oblak was the backbone of Atlético’s rock-solid defence that year.
Key stats:
- Matches played: 13
- Clean sheets: 8
- Saves made: 32
- Goals conceded: 6
- Save success rate: 79%
- Goals conceded per game: 0.46
- Penalty saves: 1
- Major titles won (career):
La Liga: 2020–21
Copa del Rey: 2012–13
UEFA Super Cup runner-up: 2018, 2021
Modern Goalkeepers Redefining the Role
The role of a goalkeeper in the Champions League has evolved beyond just shot-stopping. Today’s elite keepers like Ederson, Ter Stegen, and Alisson are expected to initiate play, act as sweepers, and maintain pinpoint distribution under pressure. While clean sheets remain a critical metric, the modern Champions League goalkeeper must combine tactical intelligence with technical skill — making those who achieve high clean sheet numbers all the more impressive in today’s fast-paced game.
These goalkeepers carved their names into Champions League history with their elite shot-stopping and leadership between the posts. When it comes to the most clean sheets in a single UCL campaign, these five legends set the gold standard.
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