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

England’s James Trafford has signed for Leeds in a £40m deal – but who are the most expensive goalkeepers ever?

• Kepa Arrizabalagaremains 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.
• 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.
• Andre Onanajoined 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.
• James Traffordhas become the fourth-most expensive goalkeeper, moving from Manchester City to Leeds for a reported £40m plus bonuses, signing a five-year contract.
• 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.