Arne Slot names Alisson Becker as world’s best after Marseille masterclass

Arne Slot has left little room for debate after another defining European night, publicly backing Alisson Becker as the best goalkeeper in world football. Following Liverpool’s Champions League victory over Marseille, the manager reflected on what has become a familiar pattern this season, dominance in structure, discipline in defence, and one extraordinary safety net behind it all.

Speaking ahead of the upcoming Premier League clash with Bournemouth, Slot highlighted how rarely Liverpool are now exposed. The team’s control in possession and pressing has limited opponents to scraps, yet the manager was quick to stress that perfection does not exist across a long campaign. Even the best systems crack occasionally, and that is where his goalkeeper becomes decisive.

Slot’s assessment was delivered with typical directness.
“We know we have the best goalkeeper, one of the best goalkeepers in the world,” he said.

It was a line that summed up both belief and reality.

Alisson Becker delivers again for Liverpool

Against Marseille, Alisson Becker produced a performance that felt routine only because of how often he reaches this level. He made multiple high quality saves in both halves, denying clear chances that would have shifted momentum and narrative.

Slot noted that across Liverpool’s current unbeaten run, only once have they conceded more than 1.0xG. That statistic speaks volumes about the collective, but also about the margin that still exists in elite football. When danger appears, Alisson removes it.

For Liverpool, that allows games to be managed with calm rather than anxiety. Defenders hold their line, midfielders stay brave in possession, and opponents grow frustrated as even their best openings fail to count.

Numbers that support Slot’s claim

Alisson’s reputation is not built on moments alone. It is supported by years of consistent output.

Across 320 Liverpool appearances, he has recorded 133 clean sheets, contributing directly to multiple title challenges and trophy wins. In the current 2025/26 campaign, he has already kept eight clean sheets in 22 matches, with a save percentage above 66 percent.

Earlier this season, when he missed games through injury, Paul Scholes questioned whether Liverpool’s slight dip was linked to his absence. Since his return, that debate has quietly ended. Performances like Marseille have reminded everyone what elite goalkeeping truly looks like.

Leadership shaping Slot’s defensive era

Alisson’s value extends beyond statistics. His leadership has become central to Slot’s Liverpool.

After the Champions League win away at Inter Milan earlier this season, his interaction with supporters stood out during a tense period for the squad. He projected authority and unity when external pressure was rising.

That presence influences how opponents approach Liverpool. They know that even well constructed chances may not be enough. It also reinforces Slot’s tactical vision, a high line backed by absolute trust in the man behind it.

Liverpool may not be flawless, and Slot admitted Marseille created more than most teams recently. Still, with Alisson Becker in goal, Liverpool operate with a level of confidence few sides can match. Under Arne Slot, the system is strong, but the goalkeeper remains the ultimate difference.