Another game, another clean sheet for Gianluigi Buffon.

In world football, there is always a tendency to say "out with the old, in with the new."

Nowadays, everyone wants to talk about the likes of Bernd Leno, Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, David de Gea, Wojciech Szczesny, Joe Hart and all the other good, young goalkeepers playing in the biggest clubs around the world.

In the process, the older generation of goalkeepers has been pushed aside. However, those who've watched Buffon this season and don't allow age to affect their judgement will agree that Buffon has been arguably the best goalkeeper in the world this season.

Against Inter Milan, Juventus made seven saves, many of them top-quality, to preserve a clean sheet for the Bianconeri.

Presently, his record stands at 15 clean sheets in 27 games, with only 0.54 goals allowed per game. Is there any goalkeeper in the world with better stats?

I'll save you the time of searching: the answer is no. Take into consideration then that Juventus' defenders are above average at best, and Buffon's stats are even more remarkable.

They say a good goalkeeper is good for 10 to 15 points a season, but Buffon will surely have earned Juventus many more than that by the end of this season.

I'll save you the time of searching: the answer is no. Take into consideration then that Juventus' defenders are above average at best, and Buffon's stats are even more remarkable.

LOL

In the world of "best keeper in the world", some say Buffon, some say Casillas, others say Neuer and few whisper Valdes name somewhere around. In the end, does it really matter?

With that said, 15 clean sheets in 27 is awesome. No joke, no patronizing and all that.

I just wrong Iker who because I know Madrid fans would comment
no disrespect to Casillas what so ever...great keeper

I bet Iker has had twice as much saves to do than Buffon.

Buffon and Kahn are the greatest goalkeepers of our time and among the greatest of all time, Probably Buffon and Casilas are the only legendary goalkeepers still playing. a level above world-class keeper like Neuer, because of the career they managed to build for themselves.

BTW I don't need stats to prove how great Buffon is, explanation is not needed.

"the europe"

clean sheets =/ = best keeper

Well, right now the defense stats of Juve are the best at least in the top 5 European leagues.

Proof: https://goallegacy.forumotion.com/t16898p126-the-best-defense-in-europe#509917

BTW, Neuer has 15 clean sheets this season, too, but 18 goals against in 27 league matches so far.

Buffon is the greatest of our time, followed by Kahn and then Casillas, Van Daar Sar also deserve some sort of respect.

Stats are not needed, clean sheets or no clean sheet, when not Injured Buffon is the best goalkeeper in the world.

that is purely your opinion ^^^

It's a fair assessment.

But clean sheets aren't the way to prove it though.

Am i the only one that thinks Zamora trophy should be awarded to defenders rather than goalkeepers ? to try to not conceding goals, defenders job are much harder, they have to press consistently and mark their direct player and at the same time they need to be positionally aware. however goalkeepers job are much more based on anticipation and leading the defense line.

Actually I'd say there should be at least four of trophies: GKs, Defenders, Midfielders & Attackers. Then things might get at least a little bit more fair.

Handanovic has 90 saves and 16 clean sheets and he plays for Udine...

Well... According to whoscored.com its Vorm but no one will deny Buffon is back to a great level.

love gigi but still not convinced he's close to his best.

Best GK this season? I dont know, maybe Buffon maybe Neuer but def not Iker Casillas, the most over-rated GK in the world and one of the reasons madrid are suffering both on a club level and on the pitch.

But best goalkeeper of all time or let's say last 2 decades is Kahn.

It's a sad thing Huntsman, you need to reinvent yourself really, same cliches everyweek, you lost your effect bro.

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CR in your sig

Mr Nick09 wrote:It's a sad thing Huntsman, you need to reinvent yourself really, same cliches everyweek, you lost your effect bro.

It depends on how you read into things. See, according to you, i am a troll, hence your opinion about me but that couldnt be far from the truth. That's your part of the story.

As for my part in the story, i am just stating and reinstating my opinions which are not shared by many and that makes them unique and worth mentioning and repeating in my opinion. Perhaps, one of my weak-points, maybe, but i am passionate about what i am saying and i say it with the best intentions in mind.

One question huntsman

Why do you post so many youtube videos?...no one is going to change their opinion because of the video's you post

because i end up watching them and i enjoy them and i want to share what i enjoy with others.

Also saying that no one will change their opinion is not really very accurate. I am sure that many who choose not to comment have already formulated other opinions and maybe some share my opinion or are subject to changing their opinion. It's good and healthy to have different conflicting opinions imo.

its good and healthy to have conflicting opinions - yes

but when your opinions are just stupid - nope

I think Ter Stegen has been better, I don't watch Bundesliga but the amount of cleansheets in a average Mgladbachahcha is pretty impressive.

Second is Iker, who has been nothing but wonderful this season. Here are highlights from his saves this season:

http://vimeo.com/38979005

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bWFCfcbeStw