Since the birth of the Premier League in 1992/93 there have been a long line of great shot-stoppers.
From Petr Cech to Brad Friedel, we take a look at the goalkeepers with the most clean sheets in Premier League history...
Cech, of Chelsea and Arsenal fame, has had the most shutouts with 202.
The former Czechia international is the only 'keeper to bring the double-century up and during the 2004/05 campaign broke the record for the most in a season with 24. He was instrumental in Chelsea's record-breaking campaign where the Blues conceded just 15 goals in 38 league matches.
By virtue of their incredible longevity, David James and Mark Schwarzer occupy the silver and bronze medal places with 169 and 152 clean sheets respectively.
Former Manchester United and Spain shot-stopper David De Gea is arguably one of the greatest to do it between the sticks in England's top-flight; keeping the opposition attackers at bay 147 times in 415 games.
He eclipsed fellow Spaniard Pepe Reina's clean sheet tally, as well as ex-United 'keeper Edwin van der Sar who have 136 and 132 clean sheet each.
Most clean sheets in Premier League history
- Petr Cech
- David James
- Mark Schwarzer
- David De Gea
- David Seaman
- Nigel Martyn
- Pepe Reina
- Edwin van der Sar
- Tim Howard
- Brad Friedel
*Stats correct as of 10/07/2026
