Chaine, Williams and Stephens can battle it out for Goalkeeper of the Year award

WHILE strikers often steal the spotlight with their goal-scoring heroics, it's easy to overlook the brilliance at the opposite end of the pitch.

- OBAKENG MELETSE

A game-saving stop may not ignite the same roar as a goal, but its impact is just as decisive. In a league where consistency is everything, goalkeepers are often the unsung heroes - silently shaping results week in, week out.

Ronwen Williams claimed the 2024/25 Premier Soccer League Goalkeeper of the Season award, but this past campaign saw several shot-stoppers rise to the occasion.

Here, we take a look at five stand-out performers who made compelling cases for the crown...

Sipho Chaine - Orlando Pirates

The Orlando Pirates goalkeeper has emerged as one of the most improved players in his position, making significant progress that has elevated him into a reliable choice for national team coach Hugo Broos.

Based on the qualities he has consistently displayed this season, he appears more than ready to make the leap to international football.