By Ronnie Lusurile,
Uganda Cranes and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango has been named among the top 10 2016 best goalkeepers in the world according to the latest International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) ranking.
In 10th position, Onyango has been ranked ahead of Arsenal and Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech and FC Barcelona’s shot stopper Ter Stegen.
It’s the first time in history a Ugandan and East African goalie is ranked amongst the best 10 in the World.
Onyango guided Uganda Cranes to the prestigious AFCON after 38years of absence, and as if that was not enough, he also led his club Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa to the PSL, Telekom Knockout and CAF Champions league titles – winning the best goalkeeper’s accolade in each occasion, and being ranked 10th best goalkeeper in 2016 wraps up a beautiful golden year he has had.
The list of the 2016 World’s best goalkeepers
1- Manuel Neuer (Germany/FC Bayern München) 156 points
2- Gianluigi Buffon (Italy/Juventus Torino FC) 91 points
3- Rui Patricio (Portugal/Sporting Portugal) 50 points
4- Claudio Bravo (Chile/FC Barcelona/Manchester City FC) 45 points
5- David De Gea (Spain/Manchester United FC) 37 points
6- Jan Oblak (Slovenia/Club Atletico de Madrid) 31 points
7- Hugo Lloris (France/Tottenham Hotspur FC) 29 points
8- Keylor Navas (Costa Rica/Real Madrid CF) 18 points
9- Thibaut Courtois (Belgium/Chelsea FC) 13 points
10-Denis Onyango (Uganda/Mamelodi Sundowns) 5 points
11-Petr Cech (Cech Republic/Arsenal London FC) 4 points
12-Samir Handanovic (Slovenia/FC Inter Milano) 2 points
13-Marc André Ter Stegen (Germany/FC Barcelona) 1 point
