FIFA’s most recent power rankings, states that, Ghana goalkeeper, Benjamin Asare is ranked sixth-best for the 2026 World Cup.
The Hearts of Oak goalkeeper received a 7.61 rating, ranking him among the tournament’s finest shot-stoppers. He had previously been in fifth place when Portugal’s Diogo Costa surged above after receiving a rating of 7.73 for his effort against Colombia.
The current top-ranked goalkeepers include:
– Orlando Gill (Paraguay) – 8.10
– Gregor Kobel (Switzerland) – 8.05
– Alireza Beiranvand (Iran) – 7.81
– Diogo Costa (Portugal) – 7.73
– Mostafa Mohamed (Egypt) – 7.62
– Benjamin Asare (Ghana) – 7.61
– Eloy Room (Curaçao) – 7.55
– Vozinha (Cape Verde) – 7.39 – Mohammed Al-Owais (Saudi Arabia) – 7.39
Asare has played a significant role for the Black Stars throughout the competition, making several crucial saves in the games against Croatia and England and preserving a clean sheet in Ghana’s 1-0 victory over Panama.
On July 3, Ghana will meet Colombia in the round of 32. Asare is anticipated to be crucial as the Black Stars try to advance to the next stage.
Source: newsthemegh.com