By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Best Bundesliga goalkeepers of the 2024/25 season so far

Kicker has ranked the best goalkeepers in the Bundesliga so far in the 2024/25 season.
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After the joint sessions had been canceled since 2019 due to the pandemic and the 2022 Winter World Cup and were held in January last winter due to heavy snowfall, FC Bayern were now traditionally held again before Christmas. Head coach Vincent Kompany provided happy moments and an unforgettable afternoon for the Bayern supporters of the fan club "Obing '84 e.V." in the Upper Bavarian district of Traunstein.
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Every six months, Kicker publishes a ranking of the best players in the Bundesliga, as well as the best German players abroad, divided into a number of categories.

The German football magazine recently published its winter rankings, based on performances in the first half of the 2024/25 season.

Below you'll find the goalkeeper rankings.

World Class

None.

 

International class

1. Peter Gulacsi, RB Leipzig

 

National class

2. Oliver Baumann, Hoffenheim

3. Robin Zentner, Mainz

4. Kamil Grabara, Wolfsburg

5. Gregor Kobel, Borussia Dortmund

6. Moritz Nicolas, Gladbach

7. Nikola Vasilj, St. Pauli

8. Manuel Neuer, FC Bayern

9. Frederik Rønnow, Union Berlin

10. Noah Atubolu, Freiburg

11. Alexander Nübel, Stuttgart

12. Lukas Hradecky, Bayer Leverkusen

13. Kevin Müller, Heidenheim

14. Kevin Trapp, Eintracht Frankfurt

Bundesliga news

FC BayernMatthäus urges Bayern to keep Goretzka
Post-match reaction FC AugsburgThorup praises "excellent" Dahmen after fourth consecutive clean sheet
Rumor VfL WolfsburgSix clubs named as suitors for Wimmer
Rumor RB LeipzigReport: Klopp saved Marco Rose from the sack
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week: Matchday 24
Post-match reaction Union Berlin, Holstein KielSteffen Baumgart: “We weren't the worst team”
Match report Freiburg, AugsburgFreiburg’s stalemate in Augsburg deny a Bundesliga record
Leverkusen, Bielefeld, Leipzig, StuttgartPokal draw: Leverkusen play third-tier Bielefeld, Leipzig away at Stuttgart
Match report Holstein KielAway parties continue with Kiel’s historic win
Rumor Wolfsburg, Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht FrankfurtLeverkusen and Frankfurt court €50 million Bundesliga ace
Rumor RB LeipzigThree coaches in Leipzig’s shortlist for next season
DortmundBVB’s big asset unsatisfied with playing time under Kovac
2. Bundesliga Schalke 04A fresh start for Loris Karius at Schalke

Table

Kickfieber

Match days

Post-match reaction FC AugsburgThorup praises "excellent" Dahmen after fourth consecutive clean sheet
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week: Matchday 24
Post-match reaction Union Berlin, Holstein KielSteffen Baumgart: “We weren't the worst team”
Match report Freiburg, AugsburgFreiburg’s stalemate in Augsburg deny a Bundesliga record
Match report Holstein KielAway parties continue with Kiel’s historic win
DortmundBVB’s big asset unsatisfied with playing time under Kovac
Post-match reaction Eintracht FrankfurtTrapp: "We still have to improve a few things"
Post-match reaction Bayer 04 LeverkusenAlonso reacts to heated argument between Boniface and Buendia
Post-match reaction TSG HoffenheimIlzer praises new defensive boss Østigård after rare clean sheet
RB LeipzigLeipzig boss refuses to comment on under-fire Rose's future after latest disappointment
Post-match reaction Borussia MönchengladbachSeoane says Gladbach made their presence felt
Post-match reaction VfL WolfsburgHasenhüttl full of praise for Wimmer after brace: "He has a great future"
Match report Eintracht Frankfurt & Bayer LeverkusenLeverkusen outclass Frankfurt in convincing away win
Eintracht Frankfurt & Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed lineups: Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayer Leverkusen
Match report Bundesliga 15:30 Kickoffs: Away wins across the board in matchweek 24
Preview Augsburg & FreiburgAugsburg vs Freiburg preview: Visitors' top four credentials put to the test
Preview Eintracht Frankfurt & Bayer LeverkusenEintracht Frankfurt vs Bayer Leverkusen preview: Visitors must win to keep title hopes alive
Borussia DortmundRyerson to miss out against St. Pauli
Preview VfL Bochum & HoffenheimBochum vs Hoffenheim preview: Points up for grabs in crucial bottom-end clash
Preview St. Pauli & Borussia DortmundSt. Pauli vs Borussia Dortmund preview: Schwarzgelben aim for late European push
Bayer 04 LeverkusenAlonso has no plans to rest players ahead of Bayern clash
TSG HoffenheimBaumann could return for Hoffenheim against Bochum
VfB StuttgartStuttgart duo promised starts against Bayern
Rumor FC BayernUpamecano to be rested against Stuttgart?
GladbachSeoane reflects on Cardoso-Sippel goalkeeping battle

German Teams in Europe

Bayer LeverkusenAndrich fired up for Leverkusen's UCL last-16 clash with Bayern
Bayern, Leverkusen & DortmundChampions League round of 16 draw: Bayern, Leverkusen and Dortmund discover opponents
Match report HeidenheimSpirited Heidenheim crash out of Europe after extra-time
Post-match reaction UEFA Champions LeagueEmre Can on BVB's "controlled progression" past Sporting CP
Post-match reaction UEFA Champions League"The bottom line is that we progressed" - Kovač reflects on Dortmund's second-leg draw
Match report UEFA Champions LeagueScoreless stalemate sees Dortmund into the Round of 16
Preview UEFA Champions LeagueConfirmed Lineups: Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting CP
Preview FC HeidenheimFC Heidenheim vs. FC Copenhagen preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany on Kane's injury: "A bit of a shame"
Post-match reaction FC BayernHarry Kane gives injury update after substitution against Celtic
Post-match reaction FC BayernAlphonso Davies reflects on Celtic drama: "The most important thing is that we advanced"
Match report FC BayernLate drama sees Bayern book their place in next round after below-par performance
FC BayernHarry Kane misses Bayern training ahead of Celtic clash
Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League lineups: How all teams could line up for the second leg of the play-offs
Preview Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund vs. Sporting CP preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview FC BayernBayern Munich vs. Celtic preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Match report Heidenheim Famous win for Heidenheim in Copenhagen
Preview HeidenheimConfirmed lineups: FC Copenhagen vs. Heidenheim
Post-match reaction UEFA Champions LeagueHarry Kane: "When you win a game like this you can be pleased"
Match report FC Bayern Bayern avoid late scare in first leg
FC BayernConfirmed lineups: Celtic vs Bayern München
Preview FC HeidenheimFC Copenhagen vs. Heidenheim preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundKovac singles out "fantastic" new Dortmund signing after Sporting win
Post-match reaction Borussia DortmundDortmund boss overjoyed after win over Sporting: "An outstanding statement"
Match report Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund blitz Sporting CP in second-half rout

DFB-Pokal

Leverkusen, Bielefeld, Leipzig, StuttgartPokal draw: Leverkusen play third-tier Bielefeld, Leipzig away at Stuttgart
Post-match reaction Leipzig & WolfsburgLeipzig's handball penalty against Wolfsburg sparks debate
Match report RB Leipzig & WolfsburgSesko penalty sees Leipzig book semi-final spot
RB Leipzig & WolfsburgConfirmed lineups: RB Leipzig vs VfL Wolfsburg, DFB-Pokal quarter final
Post-match reaction Werder BremenBittencourt lashes out at Köhn after cup defeat
Post-match reaction Werder BremenWerner reacts to Werder's shocking cup exit: "We missed out on a huge opportunity"
Match report DFB-Pokal Giant-killing continues as Bielefeld roll past Bremen into Pokal final-four
Preview Leipzig & WolfsburgRB Leipzig vs. Wolfsburg preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Preview Bielefeld & WerderArminia Bielefeld vs Werder Bremen preview: Can Bielefeld keep their cup dream alive?
Post-match reaction Köln & LeverkusenKöln defender lashes out at "arrogant" Leverkusen after Pokal defeat
Match report BAYER LEVERKUSENBayer Leverkusen squeeze past Köln into Pokal semis
Bayer LeverkusenAlonso expresses excitement for derby
Match report VfB StuttgartStuttgart end losing streak to reach Pokal semis
DFB-PokalConfirmed lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. FC Augsburg
Preview Bayer Leverkusen, FC KölnBayer Leverkusen vs FC Köln, DFB-Pokal quarter-final preview: Holders look to take control in derby
Preview VfB Stuttgart, AugsburgVfB Stuttgart vs. Augsburg, DFB-Pokal quarter-final preview: Season definer for Stuttgart
FC AugsburgThorup provides updates ahead of quarter-final
DFB-Pokal DFB-Pokal quarter-finals confirmed
Match report DFB POKALAugsburg squeeze past Karlsruhe in penalty shootout win
Match report DFB POKALRB Leipzig overcome poor form in win vs Frankfurt
Match report DFB POKALLjubicic penalty sees Köln past Hertha Berlin
Match report DFB POKALIn-form Wolfsburg dominant in win vs Hoffenheim
FC BayernKroos supports Neuer after red card: "Stop apologizing!"
Preview DFB POKALWolfsburg vs. Hoffenheim preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Bayer 04 LeverkusenXabi Alonso on Schick's injury: "It doesn't look good"

German National Team

German National TeamReport: Nagelsmann left with goalkeeping dilemma ahead of Italy clash
German National TeamBerlin-born Bence Dardai pledges international future to Hungary, Kicker reports
VfB StuttgartStuttgart star dreams of Germany call-up
German National TeamGiulia Gwinn named captain of German women's national team
German National TeamConfirmed: Kai Havertz ruled out for the season
DFBNagelsmann signs new contract as Germany coach
GladbachKleindienst discusses next step in his career and hopes of making Germany's World Cup squad
Werder BremenNjinmah open to playing for either Germany or Nigeria
Other Wolfsburg & DFBBaku takes the SEAL path: "Discipline is the bridge between goals and their realization."
Post-match reaction Dortmund & DFBBrandt credits DFB training work for set-piece stunner
DFBUEFA Nations League knockout stage and play-off draw: Germany learn opponents
Werder Bremen & DFBZetterer confirms contact with the German Football Association
Rumor DFBReport: DFB in talks with Nagelsmann over new contract
DFBCeltic star reveals dream of playing for Germany at the World Cup in 2026
DFBMusiala and Nagelsmann bemoan Wirtz's "stupid" yellow-card suspension
Post-match reaction DFBNagelsmann after Hungary draw: "I don't want to talk about the game"
Opinion DFBGermany player ratings against Hungary
Post-match reaction DFB Andrich after Hungary penalty draw: "Where should his hand go?"
Match report DFBGermany U21s conclude undefeated calendar year with draw in France
DFBConfirmed lineups: Hungary vs. Germany
DFBNagelsmann hints at starting spot for "world-class" Sané
DFBNagelsmann confirms plan to rotate heavily against Hungary
Preview DFBHungary vs. Germany preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Post-match reaction DFBNagelsmann and Kleindienst delighted after Bosnia-Herzegovina win
Post-match reaction DFBMusiala reacts to Germany's thumping of Bosnia-Herzegovina: "That was fun!"

Long reads

Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenWerder Bremen and Andre Silva: A potentially sneaky important move
Analysis/Commentary Bundesliga"Ones to watch" for Bundesliga Matchday 19
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenWerder Bremen and the potential curse of Heidenheim
Analysis/Commentary SV Werder BremenWhy Werder Bremen have made a change at wingback
Analysis/Commentary BayernJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: FC Bayern München
Analysis/Commentary Bayer 04 LeverkusenJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Analysis/Commentary FC St. Pauli January 2025 Transfer Primer: FC St. Pauli
Analysis/Commentary SC FreiburgJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: SC Freiburg
Analysis/Commentary 1. FC HeidenheimJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: FC Heidenheim
Analysis/Commentary VfL BochumJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: VfL Bochum
Analysis/Commentary Union BerlinJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: Union Berlin
Analysis/Commentary Eintracht FrankfurtJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: Eintracht Frankfurt
Analysis/Commentary TSG 1899 HoffenheimJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim
Analysis/Commentary Werder BremenJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: Werder Bremen
Analysis/Commentary RB LeipzigJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: RB Leipzig
Analysis/Commentary Borussia MönchengladbachJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: Borussia Mönchengladbach
Analysis/Commentary VfL WolfsburgJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: VfL Wolfsburg
Analysis/Commentary FSV Mainz 05January 2025 Transfer Primer: FSV Mainz 05
Analysis/Commentary FC AugsburgJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: FC Augsburg
Analysis/Commentary Holstein Kiel January 2025 Transfer Primer: Holstein Kiel
Analysis/Commentary VfB StuttgartJanuary 2025 Transfer Primer: VfB Stuttgart
Analysis/Commentary Borussia Dortmund January 2025 Transfer Primer: Borussia Dortmund
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga team of the season so far
Editor's pick TSG HOFFENHEIMChristian Ilzer: A deep dive into Hoffenheim's likely next coach
Editor's pick FC BAYERNThe secrets behind Vincent Kompany's brilliant start as Bayern Munich's head coach

Exclusive interviews

Interview Bayer Leverkusen Andrich reflects on battle for spot in Leverkusen midfield
Interview FC BayernMüller speaks on Frankfurt showing and role under Kompany
Interview FC BayernDreesen gives thoughts on Bayern UCL draw
Interview HeidenheimFrank Schmidt: “We’re not good enough to win Bundesliga games”
Interview Eintracht FrankfurtDino Toppmöller: "I would have liked a little more control"
Interview Borussia DortmundRagnick the latest to criticize Dortmund’s plans
Interview BundesligaEXCLUSIVE: Michael Owen talks Kane, Musiala, Sancho and looks back on famous hat-trick against Germany
Editor's pick Bundesliga & DFBEXCLUSIVE: Dietmar Hamann on the Bundesliga title fight, Der Klassiker and Nagelsmann's start as Germany coach
Editor's pick MainzEXCLUSIVE: Danny da Costa rules out future coaching job
Interview Bayer LeverkusenEXCLUSIVE: Edmond Tapsoba on England links, his role models and Leverkusen's struggles this season
Interview Bundesliga InterviewEXCLUSIVE: From infancy to Eisernen - An Interview with Union Berlin’s rising star Laurenz Dehl
Editor's pick LeverkusenSimon Rolfes interview – part two: Leverkusen boss points out "problem" with German youth development
Editor's pick LeverkusenFernando Carro interview: Bayer Leverkusen CEO says Bundesliga rights are “sold under value”, questions 50+1 rule
Editor's pick Bayer 04 LeverkusenSimon Rolfes interview: Leverkusen boss on global scouting, Frimpong’s “fantastic” rise and more
Editor's pick WolfsburgEXCLUSIVE: Jonas Wind on Wolfsburg's poor start, Niko Kovac, his dream club and more
Editor's pick EXCLUSIVE: Wolfsburg's Jonas Wind gives injury update, shares thoughts on ...
Editor's pick DortmundEXCLUSIVE: Ex-BVB star and agent Niclas Jensen on life on and off the pitch and why Bielefeld's Bello is one to watch
Editor's pick GladbachEXCLUSIVE: Gladbach's Joe Scally on first United States call-up and World Cup chances
Editor's pick GladbachEXCLUSIVE: Gladbach and USMNT defender Joe Scally on his rise to stardom and season so far

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