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Spain's La Liga has proven itself to be one of Europe's top leagues this season with the intriguing title race that is brewing in Spain. Unlike previous years when Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid had free passes to the league title, this season Sevilla are putting up a real fight.
Goalkeepers are shining in La Liga this season
A good reason for the impressive showings of many of the teams in Spain is the quality of goalkeeping seen in the league this season. Last year, Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak was clearly the best in the league, but he isn't so anymore as a number of goalkeepers have usurped his position.
With their showings in the league, some goalkeepers have helped their teams greatly in the league this season. Here is a list of the five goalkeepers with the highest average ratings in Spain's top flight this season.
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#5 Thibaut Courtois (6.75)
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois finds himself in the fifth place despite his side being on top of La Liga this season. The Belgian goalkeeper has improved greatly since joining Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2018.
The 29-year-old Courtois has played in all of Real Madrid's league matches this season, making 22 appearances in La Liga. He has conceded 20 goals and kept seven clean sheets this season. He has faced 73 shots and made 54 saves this season, and has saved one of two penalties faced so far.
Courtois has become a commanding presence for Real Madrid in defense following the summer exit of the first-choice central defense duo of Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane. He has grown in leaps and bounds and established himself firmly as one of the world’s best goalkeepers this season.
#4 Matias Dituro (6.76)
Celta Vigo goalkeeper Matias Dituro can be called a late bloomer. It's the first season for the 34-year-old after joining on loan from Universidad Catolica in Chile.
Dituro has played in all of Celta Vigo's league matches this season, making a total of 22 appearances. He has conceded 25 goals and kept eight clean sheets this season. His side are 12th in the league with 27 points accrued so far this season. Dituro has distinguished himself as a penalty expert, as he has saved three of four penalties this season. The veteran has faced 85 shots in the league this season and made 61 saves.
Celta Vigo have struggled at times this season, but Dituro has proven himself to be a dependable goalkeeper for them. His performances so far may earn him a permanent position at the club after this season.
#3 Jeremias Ledesma (6.77)
Another Argentine goalkeeper on the list, Jeremias Ledesma has been impressive for Cadiz in La Liga this season. Cadiz are 18th in the league with 18 points, and they are two points from safety. Ledesma's heroics have played a huge role in helping the club retain hope of beating the drop this season.
Ledesma has been a permanent fixture in the starting line-up for Cadiz this season and has made 22 appearances in La Liga so far. The 28-year-old has kept five clean sheets this season in the league. He has conceded 36 goals in the league this season from 106 shots faced, and has made 78 saves.
Currently in his second season at Cadiz after joining from Rosario Central in his native Argentina, Ledesma has been hugely impressive for the club. He is expected to play a big role in his side's upcoming relegation battle in the second half of the La Liga season.
#2 Yassine Bounou (6.80)
Sevilla are in the running for the La Liga title partly because of this man, Yassine Bounou. The Moroccan goalkeeper has elevated his game to become one of the best goalkeepers in the league and help Sevilla keep a sustained push on leaders Real Madrid.
Bounou has made 17 appearances for Sevilla in the league this season and kept nine clean sheets in those appearances. The 30-year-old has conceded only ten goals this season in La Liga. He has helped his side remain within touching distance of the league leaders. Bounou has faced 45 shots and made 35 saves in La Liga this season, amounting to an outstanding 80% save percentage in the league.
Yassine Bounou has helped Sevilla greatly this season and this is evident from their results. He has maintained a save percentage of 80% that towers over those of the team's other goalkeepers Marko Dmitrovic and Javier Diaz, who have 66.7 and 50%, respectively.
#1 Stole Dimitrievski (6.92)
North Macedonian goaltender Stole Dimitrievski is part of a Rayo Vallecano side that is significantly punching above its weight in La Liga. The newly-promoted side are in eighth place on the log with 31 points already this season, and their goalkeeper has played a key role.
Dimitrievski has made 18 appearances in La Liga this season for Rayo, with 17 of them being starts. The 28-year-old has faced 62 shots and saved 50 of them, giving him a 80.6% save percentage. He has kept six clean sheets and saved two of six penalties he has faced in the league this season.
Dimitrievski has proven himself to be a valuable asset for Rayo Vallecano as they look to beat the drop and push for European football. The experienced goalkeeper still has a big role to play, with about half of the season left to play for the side.
