Álvaro Valles leads Europe's clean sheets with more work than anyone

Real Betis goalkeeper Álvaro Valles leads Europe's top five leagues with five clean sheets in ten matches, facing more shots than any rival keeper with the same record.

Álvaro Valles has emerged as one of the standout performers in Europe's top five leagues this season. The Real Betis goalkeeper has recorded five clean sheets in ten matches, placing him joint-top of the clean sheet standings alongside six other keepers.

What sets Valles apart is the volume of work he has faced. According to 2026-27 season data, he has confronted 56 shots on target, saving 42 of them for a 75% save percentage. He averages more than five shots faced per match and has conceded 14 goals overall, a rate of 1.40 per game.

In comparison, other keepers sharing his five clean sheets have faced significantly fewer attempts: Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund) 21 shots, Unai Simón (Athletic Club) 34, Bart Verbruggen (Brighton) 26, Ionuț Radu (Celta) 40, and Yvon Mvogo (Lorient) 32. Valles's higher shot volume reflects the defensive demands placed on him, even as his save percentage trails some competitors.