Goalkeepers hold the most special, distinguished, responsible, and trustworthy position in the lineup, serving as the team’s backbone with their leadership qualities from the back. A goalkeeper with exceptional vision of the game leads their players in orchestrating offensive moves while also nullifying opponents' attacks through vocal guidance and keen observation.

From thwarting opponents' offensive prowess with safe hands to participating in buildup play, a goalkeeper has an all-encompassing role throughout the entire 90 minutes.

With their smart positional sense, sharp instincts and anticipation skills, agile saves and quick reflexes, unwavering composure, and resilient mentality, shot-stoppers truly prove their worth as assets to their teams.

The Indian Super League (ISL) 2023–24 season also witnessed some prolific shot-stoppers making sensational saves, playing crucial roles in their teams' success.

With that said, let's identify the top five goalkeepers who finished the season with the highest save percentages.

Amrinder Singh: 76.92% saves

 

 

Amrinder Singh registered the joint-highest number of nine clean sheets in the recent season, playing a pivotal role in Odisha FC’s first-ever semi-final qualification. The Kalinga Warriors finished the league stage in fourth place, with the 31-year-old goalkeeper averaging three saves per game.

Singh completed 222 successful distributions and made 203 recoveries, maintaining a 63% passing accuracy in his 24 appearances this season.

Kiran Chemjong: 71.43% saves

 

 

Kiran Chemjong secures second place on the list, making an average of two saves per game. Despite not featuring regularly in Punjab FC's starting lineup, the Nepal national team captain made a significant impact during his brief tenure by securing two clean sheets in his six appearances.

Notably, Chemjong was the sole foreign goalkeeper to participate in the ISL 2023–24 season. The Shers' goalkeeper maintained an average of 33 passes per game with a 70% passing accuracy.

Debjit Majumder: 71.43% saves

 

Debjit Majumder played a crucial role in Chennaiyin FC's qualification for the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. The Bengali goalkeeper, known for his reliability and safe hands, played a pivotal role in keeping the Marina Machans from conceding goals on multiple occasions.

Majumder featured in 19 matches this season, spending a total of 1710 minutes guarding the goal. Alongside securing three clean sheets, he completed 193 recoveries and 132 successful distributions, averaging three saves per game.

Phurba Lachenpa: 71.19% saves

 

Phurba Lachenpa played a pivotal role in Mumbai City FC's triumphant ISL Cup campaign and delivered standout performances throughout the ISL 2023–24 season. Widely regarded as one of the premier goalkeepers of recent times, Lachenpa clinched the Golden Glove award for the season, tallying an impressive nine clean sheets.

In his 22 appearances, Lachenpa made 42 saves and completed 148 recoveries. He also averaged 23 passes per game with a solid passing accuracy of 63%.

TP Rehenesh: 70.59% saves

 

TP Rehenesh concludes the list, averaging three saves per game in the season. The seasoned goalkeeper contributed significantly to Jamshedpur FC's campaign, securing five clean sheets and notably saving a penalty against Punjab FC.

Throughout his 20 appearances for the Men of Steel, Rehenesh averaged 26 passes per game. He also made 21 clearances, 61 saves, and executed 10 punches during the season.