Thibaut Courtois Reaches 100 Clean Sheets for Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois achieved a significant milestone in his career during Real Madrid's La Liga victory against Leganés, recording his 100th clean sheet for the club. This impressive feat was highlighted by Spanish journalist Pedro Martín on social media platform X.
To reach the century mark, the Belgian goalkeeper has played 246 matches for Real Madrid, achieving a remarkable clean sheet rate of 41%. This places him among the most reliable shot-stoppers in the club's illustrious history.
How Courtois Compares to Real Madrid Legends
Pedro Martín provided a comparison of Courtois' achievements with those of Real Madrid's legendary goalkeepers:
- Iker Casillas: 254 clean sheets in 714 matches (35%)
- Francisco Buyo: 179 clean sheets in 450 matches (40%)
- Miguel Ángel: 122 clean sheets in 326 matches (37%)
Courtois' stellar clean sheet percentage not only underscores his exceptional consistency but also explains why Carlo Ancelotti continues to trust him as the first-choice goalkeeper over Andriy Lunin. With many matches still ahead in his career, Courtois' legacy as one of Real Madrid's all-time greats seems assured.
