Having a decent shot-stopper in your squad is crucial for World Cup fantasy football managers aiming to maximise their potential
Managers usually do not want to spend much on goalkeepers as they try to save their bucks for the big guns in attack. However, a good shot-stopper can help you get valuable points, as every three saves give you one while a clean sheet hands you five.
They will have a crucial role to play in the World Cup, more so as the tournament goes deep, and the best ones are capable of raking in huge points. GOAL is on hand to provide a list of those you will want to consider having in your squads.
Pedro Martins/MoWa PressAlisson | Brazil | $6.0m
Brazil have got a favourable group and it will not be surprising if Alisson Becker ends up with three clean sheets in the group stages. And with Thiago Silva and Marquinhos at the heart of defence, the Liverpool keeper should not have much to do.
The Selecao have kept eight clean sheets in 17 games and conceded just five goals, which shows that Tite's side are a tough nut to crack.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesHugo Lloris | France | $6.0m
Lloris kept four clean sheets in the qualification stages and conceded only three goals.
France will not be facing any of the favourites in the group stages which makes it more attractive to pick Lloris. It will not be surprising if he comes out unscathed in all three matches against Australia, Denmark and Tunisia respectively.
GettyThibaut Courtois | Belgium | $6.0m
Thibaut Courtois is undoubtedly one of the best in business and won the Golden Glove four years ago in Russia.
Against Morocco and Canada, he should get two clean sheets, while Croatia will be a tough customer to deal with. Belgium are expected to go deep into the tournament and Courtois should play a key role in the journey.
GettyUnai Simon | Spain | $5.5m
There is no doubt that Unai Simon will be the number one choice for Luis Enrique in Qatar after he chose to snub David De Gea and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
He has been decent for Athletic Bilbao in La Liga and should do better with Spain given the squad. Although Costa Rica and Japan are favourable opponents for Spain, his credentials will be put to the test against Germany on matchday two.