Some believe them to be guardians, some netminders and some as watchful protectors, it is because of them that the team can attack without hesitation. Here is the list of the best 10 goalkeepers that soccer has ever seen: 10. Peter Shilton 9. Dino Zoff 8. Manuel Neuer 7. Neville Southall 6. Gordon Banks 5. Lev Yashin 4. Gianluigi Buffon 3. Peter Schmeichel 2. Oliver Kahn 1. Iker Casillas