Raya earns new deal – the numbers

David Raya
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Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has been an invaluable asset for the Gunners since joining from Brentford, initially on loan in August 2023.

The 30-year-old has missed just six Premier League games since moving across London to the Emirates, while he’s played every single top-flight minute for Mikel Arteta’s side since keeping a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw at Manchester City on 31 March 2024.

Along with impressive longevity, Raya’s performances have been consistently good.

Save percentages by Premier League goalkeepers (since start of 2023–24, minimum 50 games)

Goalkeeper followed by Save Percentage (%)

Nick Pope - 75%
Jordan Pickford - 74%
Alisson Becker - 74%
David Raya - 73%
Robert Sanchez - 72%
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Since making his debut for Arsenal in a 1-0 Premier League victory against Everton at Goodison Park in September 2023, the Spain international has kept 33 clean sheets – at least six more than any other Premier League goalkeeper during this period.

While Raya’s tally of clean sheets has undoubtedly been boosted by keeping goal behind a formidable defence, his shot-stopping ability – sometimes seen as a weakness – also stands up to the best.

His Premier League save ratio currently stands at 70.7% – a record bettered by only three other first choice goalkeepers over the last two-and-a-bit seasons.

Raya also goes the longest of any keeper in between conceding a goal, letting one in every 114 minutes in the Premier League.

Former Manchester City stopper Ederson is second on this list, conceding a goal every 96 minutes, with Liverpool‘s Alisson third on 84 minutes.

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