# Gianluigi Donnarumma goalkeeper performance and rankings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gianluigi-donnarumma-goalkeeper-performance-and-rankings
> Updated: 2026-10-05T22:44:14.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Following a 1-1 draw between Italy and France in the Nations League, Gianluigi Donnarumma was ranked as the world’s top goalkeeper in a recent analysis. His performance at the Stade de France, which included several decisive saves, placed him ahead of Thibaut Courtois and Unai Simon.

Donnarumma subsequently received further praise from his agent, Enzo Raiola, and the head coach of the Turkish national team, Vincenzo Montella. Raiola defended the goalkeeper against past criticisms, while Montella described him as “the strongest in the world” and “exceptional.”

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Gianluigi Donnarumma receives praise from agent and Vincenzo Montella

Agent Enzo Raiola and Turkish coach Vincenzo Montella have both defended and praised goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, calling him exceptional and dismissing past criticisms.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gianluigi-donnarumma-receives-praise-from-agent-and-vincenzo-montella

### 2026-10-02: Gianluigi Donnarumma ranked top goalkeeper after Italy draw with France

Gianluigi Donnarumma has been named the world's top goalkeeper following a decisive 1-1 Nations League draw between Italy and France at the Stade de France.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gianluigi-donnarumma-ranked-top-goalkeeper-after-italy-draw-with-france

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