Is David Raya the World's Top Goalkeeper?

Following Arsenal's 1-0 win over Sporting in the Champions League quarter-final, Kai Havertz praised David Raya as the world's best goalkeeper due to his crucial saves. Raya's string of vital stops preserved Arsenal's clean sheet, including tipping a drive onto the bar and a brilliant near-post stop. Havertz believes Raya is underestimated but thinks he's the best 'keeper in the world over the last two seasons. Manager Mikel Arteta also commended Raya's performance, stating he's phenomenal and has been extraordinary since joining Arsenal. Raya felt his early save was a turning moment in the game and displayed composure in possession, completing 26 of 28 attempted passes. Arteta noted the evolution of the goalkeeper role, requiring adaptability and a range of skills. Raya's statistics in the Champions League put him in a league of his own, with the most clean sheets and outstanding underlying statistics, including preventing over nine expected goals. His form will be crucial for Arsenal's Champions League campaign.