10 Best Goalkeepers Under 25 In The World Right Now

8. Pau Lopez (Espanyol) 

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One of three Spanish 'keepers to make the cut, Pau Lopez is best known by English fans for the year he spent on loan at Tottenham Hotspur last season, during which time he managed a grand total of zero appearances in the Premier League.

That's no basis by which to gauge his ability though. He faced tough competition at White Hart Lane from France number one Hugo Lloris and Dutch understudy Michel Vorm, both of whom have years of experience in the net.

Since returning to his parent club, Espanyol, in the pre-season, Lopez has re-established himself as the team's first-choice pick, putting in a string of performances so impressive that he's already earned a move to Real Betis, to be finalised this summer.

Considering that Lloris' own form has been a little shaky of late, Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino could well end up kicking himself for not pushing harder to sign him on a permanent basis.

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