The 2025 Fantasy Football Club World Cup is all about separating the wheat from the chaff, at least in the group stages. With no less than 32 teams taking part in the competition and so many of the players a virtual mystery to many of the fans who will be watching the games, it’s time to look at essential picks for your fantasy football teams.
These are the best 10 goalkeepers that you can choose, in the group stages, for your fantasy football Club World Cup draft. All of them should improve your team’s score and your chances of triumphing.
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Top 10 Goalkeepers for the Group Stage of the Fantasy Football Club World Cup
10. Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munchen)
Manuel Neuer is still a legend, albeit one who hasn’t quite reached his peak in a while. That’s my reason for placing him only tenth.
However, it’s the stopper keeper’s experience and the ability of the defending back four around him that make me believe you should still consider Neuer for your fantasy World Cup team.
9. Hugo Lloris (Los Angeles FC)
You can’t blame some fans for forgetting about former Tottenham shot-stopper, Hugo Lloris. Not yet retired, the Frenchman rediscovered some of his form and zest for playing football in Los Angeles.
While his team was admitted, essentially, on a technicality in the tournament, I’m predicting Lloris will put out good numbers.
8. Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid)
At the time of writing, Atletico Madrid just suffered a humbling 4-0 defeat to PSG on the second day of the FIFA Club World Cup. However, this was still a motivated Atleti side, one that would fight against the indignity of being eliminated from the tournament after only the group stage. The experienced Jan Oblak can still prove to be one of the team’s secret weapons.
7. Franco Armani (River Plate)
The great news is that the Club World Cup will introduce sensational players and teams to, potentially, a whole new audience.
River Plate is a legendary side, sure. But how many casual sports fans have watched the team play in recent years?
Franco Armani should start in goal. Looking at the stats and his pricing, it’s easy to conclude that there are fewer better, more affordable options for your soccer draft.
6. Fabio (Fluminense)
I’ve waxed lyrically about the Brazilian Campeonato for a while now. And I’ve often mentioned goalkeeper Fabio when I have. The highly experienced number one has made a career of representing some of Brazil’s top sides.
And while he may be a dark horse pick at the moment, you may well congratulate yourself for taking a risk on Fluminense’s keeper.
5. Robert Sanchez (Chelsea)
There are other, more respected keepers and other, more admired teams in the world. But Robert Sanchez and Chelsea come into the Club World Cup in fine form and having grown at a steady pace over the past 12 months.
You won’t find many goalkeepers who are more capable of racking up the points in fantasy football contests out of all the European sides than Chelsea’s Sanchez.
4. Weverton (Palmeiras)
Palmeiras hasn’t quite hit its stride yet in the 2025 edition of the Brazilian Serie A. Still, it’s fair to say that they’re the Real Madrid of the South American contest, with plenty of talent and the financial backing to lure players to the team’s cause.
Weverton is one of the team’s undeniable stars, and in this writer’s estimate, one of the most naturally gifted goalkeepers in the world today. Don’t make the mistake of not scouting him for your footy team!
3. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)
Few footballers possess more self-confidence than Thibaut Courtois. However, the job of being the goalie for Real Madrid requires this.
As Los Blancos embark on a new chapter, with a brand new manager and players, Courtois will have the chance to prove his worth once again.
2. Yann Sommer (Internazionale)
There have been fewer transfer deals that have worked out better in recent years than Yann Sommer’s move from the Bundesliga to Internazionale in Serie A.
Yes, memories of PSG’s attackers putting five past him in the Champions League final are still fresh in the minds of some. But Sommer remains one of the best keepers in the world and in this tournament.
1. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain)
Many have doubted Gianluigi Donnarumma’s ability in recent years. Those critics, at times, included this writer.
However, just like most of Paris Saint-Germain’s squad members, Donnarumma’s skills and confidence have grown tremendously in the past 12 months. The Italian is the top keeper in the world right now and someone who can certainly improve your fantasy Club World Cup football draft.
