Yeah, got your point, mentioned that in another comment that if Liverpool did better in 2023, Alisson would definitely be the top of the top.

Sadly I’m not allowed to post more lists as that was somehow against the rules despite allowing me to do it twice before, and that it wasn’t my fault that some people couldn’t tolerate different thoughts.

I’m just glad there are some other people who do not take my choices personally and engage in healthy debates, you included.

I believe this is more Pep’s instructions, which I agree is too risky.

Can’t take away his crucial moments though, but yeah, overall there are many better keepers than him in shot stopping, but not on his ball playing technique.

Would’ve ranked Alisson better if Liverpool did better overall, and Thibaut Courtois maybe would be there if not for the injury.

Respecting your views and choices ✌🏻

You disagree, someone else agrees, that’s life, pal.

Anyways, Alisson saved Liverpool from even worse defeats, same with Mike Maignan since you mentioned him in another comment, both may have won nothing, but they’re one of the big reasons why their teams stayed in the conversation, maybe you think that doesn’t deserve recognition, it’s fine, I think otherwise.

Alex Meret also won the scudetto with Napoli, and hardly anyone gives a damn he’s in the 10th place in my list in spite of that obvious achievement (I wonder why though), what I’m trying to say is winning titles doesn’t automatically mean you’re the best in your position, many factors play here, like if you have a strong defense, or competition wasn’t strong enough, meanwhile Alisson and Mike Maignan had to endure the continuous flaws of their respective defenders and still saved their teams from further humiliation or becoming another Chelsea.

Take Gigi Donnarumma for example, he won Ligue 1, but we all know he lost his mystique long ago as evident against FC Bayern and other tough opponents, but by your take, he should be there because he won the league?

Take it easy, I just like to debate, that’s the main reason behind these lists, if that inconveniences you or you can’t agree to disagree, then simply ignore them.

Yeah, can’t disagree with that, does that mean we shouldn’t credit his efforts at Inter and how that helped them with winning trophies and almost beating Manchester City?

Guaranteed we might not see him in any list in the future years though.

Yes, he is so far disappointing at Manchester United, yet he was much much better at Inter Milan

Would consider thinking about it if he didn’t leave Europe mid-year, he is definitely that good especially in their usual UEL triumph.

Yet, eliminated in UEL and Copa del Rey, and hardly the unique significance compared to whoever above him, still giving him credit for La Liga (which he won times before) and that’s why he’s in the list.

Andre Onana, most clean sheets in UCL last season, was absolutely a wall for Inter, would’ve ranked him even higher had he lived to the expectations at Manchester United.

Nick Pope, top 2 clean sheets in Premier League, 2nd least goals conceded after Ederson, and a main reason why Newcastle finished 4th last season.

Yann Sommer, performed decently for Bayern, then became the wall for Inter after Onana’s departure, and a main reason why Inter is looking absolutely solid at the back now.

Ter Stegen was a crucial factor to why Barcelona won La Liga but couldn’t replicate these performances consistently and against tough opponents, so that’s why I ranked him lower than those, some would argue he might be ahead of Onana which would be also logical.

I liked him during Ajax days, and was thinking he would clean up Manchester United, but instead I saw a coach with double standards, someone who is too biased for his tactics rather than improving the individual power of his players, and the way he handles backstage drama is really sick.

I would say, this team without in-form Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes, they are really toothless.

And I stopped taking him seriously after conceding 7 against Liverpool, where his tactics and every flaw of this team got exposed again, and this time he didn’t show any disciplinary action to fix the issues, which still exist today.

There’s no best or worst list when it comes to different opinions and metrics

Simone Inzaghi is non negotiable for me, won titles, almost won the UCL against Manchester City, all that with a squad containing overage and players we thought are finished for good. And today he made Inter arguably the best team in Italy and a European giant.

Check the comments at why Edin Terzic is there and Jurgen Klopp is not, won’t like to be repetitive, lol

I’m not, but his impact for Aston Villa is really big, and it’s showing.

I’m not saying he is a bad manager all in all, but every name I mentioned did more notable things, whether in terms of results or something too good to be noticed.

I know it may sound unfair to discredit his La Liga win, I’m not, just thinking they could’ve done better.

Only an honorable mention, he did well sometimes, but certainly had his questionable moments.

At the same time, he got eliminated from UCL, UEL, Copa del Rey, and no improvement in his second season.

Fairly enough, if Frenkie de Jong wasn’t in this squad, Barcelona would’ve been in a bigger crisis, and a better manager would’ve done more with this squad, because they aren’t exactly bad or inexperienced.

I neither support Madrid or United 😁

Unlimited budget? Newcastle by far are the least spending team under money takeover as of this moment, sure they bought a lot of players, but most of them were mid players, and let’s not forget there were lots of injuries in the past season and that didn’t hinder their progress.

Agreeing with Arsenal mentally collapsing.

Sarri finished 4th, with Lazio, isn’t that good enough?

And let’s not forget Xavi got eliminated from the UCL, UEL, Copa del Rey, and this season he’s facing tougher competition and despite having technically the same strong team, the team is still making unnecessary slips. Again, any good manager with Barcelona’s squad would’ve done more, and even some Barcelona fans would agree with that.

And I don’t care if that makes me an idiot to you, I won’t change my words 😌

I already explained why I put Edin Terzic and Marco Rose in the list in another comment.

Eddie Howe, 4th placed finish with a squad like his is an achievement, could’ve done better this season though.

Mikel Arteta was literally in the fight for Premier League, yet his tactics and mentality are questionable, that’s why I placed him 9th.

Maurizio Sarri finished in the top 4 of Serie A, something unthinkable by Lazio standards, and that would be the case whether Juventus got punished or not.

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Nothing against Xavi, he won the league, I just think he’s not good enough, a team at his disposal could’ve done MUCH better.

I already explained many times why Klopp isn’t there, and surprisingly no one told me anything about Erik ten Hag yet 😁

depends on how you define upset victories, because not all upset victories are exciting, like when Greece won Euro 2004 due to playing ultra defensive football and getting smash and grab victories.

though, I don’t think we will see any of it soon, France are the heavy favorites to win the whole thing in 2024 and they look damn prepared for it.

as of 2026 WC, anything’s possible, but expanding the tournament to 48 teams will help the big teams progress easily due to weak competition in group stage.

You’re not wrong, but judging by the comments, I need to make something clear.

Juventus was the strongest team in Italy at that time, reaching the finals of the UCL twice and was always a tough test for opponents, can’t believe people would call players like Bonucci, Chiellini, Pjanic, Matuidi, Dybala, Mandzukic, and so on, weak players who failed CR7 in his task.

Getting eliminated by, no offense, Ajax, Lyon and Porto in the UCL raised question marks regarding things including what could the attack, CR7 included, have done better.

It was one of the wrong decisions by the management, the team was functioning well as a whole until this transfer happened, and we all know CR7 is a perfect finisher, but also a player who would never fit in teams that should function as a whole, instead he will embrace the spotlight to himself rather than serve the team’s said plan.

The only part where anyone would blame CR7, is him deciding to leave Real Madrid when he was technically one of their pillars at that time and a perfect fit for their system.