10 Most Valuable Goalkeepers In NPFL 2024/25

Who are Nigeria’s Premier Football League (NPFL), the most valuable goalkeepers in the league for the year 2024 according to BeSoccer?

The NPFL without doubt boasts a rich history of exceptional goalkeepers both in the past and recent years with consistent and electrifying performances.

The 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League season has been a captivating display with all of the teams vying for the title competing toe-to-toe with each in every matchday.

Here on Cheapgoals, we’ll do a roll-call of the most valuable shot-stoppers who are proving their mettle in the league with incredible performances.

1. Kayode Bankole – (Remo Stars, €3.59m)

If there’s any NPFL goalkeeper who has been consistent with his job in between the sticks for the Sky Blue Boys, it is Bankole who is undeniably one of the finest shot-stoppers in the country.

As one of the goalies who has paid their dues in the NPFL, Bankole’s consistency and growth have been nothing but a phenomenon having won the golden gloves twice back to back.

Playing for one of the best clubs in the league and winning the best goalkeeper of the season twice both in 2019-20 and 2021-22 respectively put him ahead of others in terms of valuation.

2. Mohammed Galadima – (Nasarawa United, €2.39m)

Lafia-born Mohammed Ogiri Galadima is the numero-uno goalkeeper of the Solid Miners, who started his footballing career with the club’s youth team in 2013.

Like Bankole, the Nasarawa United goalie has consistently shown he could ruffle feathers with some of the finest shot-stoppers in the league with his performance, since winning a silver medal with Nigeria NPFL U-17 team.

Galadima’s consistent performance in the NPFL got him the opportunity to be part of Nigeria’s Super Eagles B team, for the upcoming 2025 African Nations Championship qualifying fixture against Ghana.

3. Adeyinka Adewale – (Plateau United, €1.53m)

Adeyinka Adewale is one of the renowned NPFL goalkeepers who previously held the record for the most clean sheets by a shot-stoppers in a single season in the league.

He joined the Peace Boys from Kwara United in the transfer window having impressed in the league with his outstanding performance on a two-year contract.

Adeyinka’s experience and expertise have no doubt be an asset for Plateau United since joining the club from Kwara United.

4. Mustapha Lawal – (Shooting Stars, €1.25m)

Lawal was Sunshine Stars’ main man in between the sticks with his incredible reflexes and coordination of the defence before he moved to Shooting Stars.

So if consistency and performances were anything to go by, then it is safe to say Lawal has been one of the most consistent shot-stoppers in the NPFL despite his team’s struggles this season.

If the Oluyole Warriors are serious about doing anything tangible in the NPFL this season, then they certainly need Lawal to be up and running in between sticks for them with consistent performance.

5. Joshua Enaholo – (Niger Tornadoes, €761k)

Only a few goalkeepers are fortunate enough to don the colours of two NPFL’s most successful and revered teams in Enyimba and Kano Pillars in terms of their pedigree.

However, in Enaholo’s case, the former Nigeria’s U-20 shot-stopper had donned and stood in between the sticks for both teams in the NPFL.

As a veteran goalie in the NPFL his longevity and consistency simply give him the leverage to be ranked among the most valuable goalkeepers in the league.

6. Chinedu Anozie – (Shooting Stars, €750k)

Anozie is another Oluyole Warriors’ most valuable goalie who left Plateau United following the expiration of his contract last season to replace Okiemute Odah.

The bulky shot-stopper isn’t the number one starter at Shooting Stars, but whenever he’s been summoned he’s always delivered with top-notch performance.

Having him on this list says a lot about Chinedu’s longevity in the NPFL, in terms of his experience, track record and consistency.

7. Japhet Opubo – (Rangers International, €600k)

The 2023-24 NPFL season ended on a good note for the towering shot-stopper having returned from Sunshine Stars to cement his spot as the first-choice goalkeeper for the Flying Antelopes.

Opubo was rock-solid in-between the sticks for the Enugu-based team throughout their impressive run at the top of the NPFL, leading to him winning his first Nigeria Premier Football League title playing 29 league games and keeping 12 clean sheets.

With the 2024-25 NPFL campaign already in matchday 12, Opubo also started on a good note with the outfit and going into this weekend’s Oriental derby against Heartland he would be key for them should he start.

8. Mutawkilu Seidu – (Akwa United, €426k)

Former Ghana’s U-20 shot-stopper was among the newly signed players in the transfer window who joined Akwa United from Rivers United.

Seidu’s journey to becoming Akwa United’s number one involved displaying his talent right from his days at Rangers and Rivers United.

Since moving to the Nigeria Premier Football League from Dreams FC in 2017, his consistency and contributions has been quite heroic for all the clubs he donned their shirts.

9. Adeniyi Bamidele – (Rivers United, €377k)

Rivers United’s remarkable run in the NPFL can be attributed to several factors under new coach Finidi George, but one name stands out considering his performance for the Pride of Rivers.

The veteran shot-stopper experience, commanding presence and sharp reflexes have been quite helpful for him in between the sticks for Rivers United.

His calm demeanour, stopping penalties and consistency in the NPFL over the years enable him to be ranked among the most valuable goalkeepers in the Nigeria Premier Football League.

10. Otodo Akor – (Lobi Stars, €357k)

Akor sealed his move to Lobi Stars after Gombe United got relegated to the Nigeria National League (NNL) having performed poorly in the Nigeria Premier Football League.

Before moving to Lobi Stars quite several clubs were interested in him due to his unwavering and outstanding performances between the goalposts for Gombe United.

His exceptional shot-stopping abilities and leadership qualities are without mincing word the reason why he’s been ranked as one of the most valuable goalies in the NPFL.