David Raya: The stats that prove Joan Garcia is right to call Arsenal goalkeeper ‘incredible’
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Credit: Imago Wed 25 March 2026 16:30, UK David Raya has been exceptional for Arsenal this season and is on course to claim his third consecutive Golden Glove.The Spaniard will join Ederson and Pep Reina in the list of Premier League goalkeepers to have won three, and he could even tie Petr Cech and Joe Hart’s record number of four next season.There were question marks surrounding the signing of the 30-year-old from Brentford in 2023, with Aaron Ramsdale having established himself as the Arsenal number one. Mikel Arteta claimed the pair would interchange, but Raya did not leave the goal once he was in it, with his teammate forced to leave permanently to Southampton in 2024.Arsenal’s form in all competitions this season should provide the goalkeeper with the first club trophy of his professional career, having won the European Championship and the Nations League with Spain. ⚽ Arsenal Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert verdicts and previews, and tactical analysis for every Gunners fixture.
Many still opt for the likes of Alisson or Gianluigi Donnarumma when asked the same question, but there is a widening acknowledgement of the abilities of Arsenal’s stopper.David RayaPremier League 2025-26Appearances31Goals conceded22Clean sheets15Saves 49Acted as sweeper30High claim35The Spaniard, while on the shorter side, is dominant over his box and constantly capable of plucking crosses out of the sky – an important factor in the ever-reliant on set-pieces state of the Premier League.And Raya is superb with the ball at his feet. Está haciendo un temporadón en la Premier League (…) Está a un nivel muy alto y me está gustando mucho su temporada" pic.twitter.com/LUl5iNufah— El Larguero (@ellarguero) March 24, 2026 View Tweet “He’s at a very high level and I’m really enjoying his season.”The stats behind David Raya’s seasonThere is little doubt that Raya has the best defence in the Premier League and potentially Europe, lining up in front of him in every game.
His 69.4 per cent save percentage is not far behind Donnarumma’s 72.7 per cent, and Raya’s sweeping numbers outmatch the entire league. Long balls are a speciality of the goalkeeper, with his 163 among the most completed in the league, in combination with his 604 total successful passes.Despite how baffling it may have been at the time, there is little doubt that Raya’s arrival has been transformative for the Gunners. 💰 ARSENAL INSIDER UPDATE 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium.