Tottenham’s top 10 goalkeepers with the most clean sheets in history

Pat Jennings still tops the list for Tottenham most clean sheets. He recorded 168 shutouts across his years between the posts at Tottenham Hotspur. This leaderboard, refreshed on 2 October 2026, sets out where every major contender stands, including current number one Guglielmo Vicario.

Hugo Lloris remains second with 149 clean sheets from 2012 to 2024. Ray Clemence, Ian Walker and Ted Ditchburn complete a top five built across nearly a century of Spurs history. Read more detail in the original clean sheet rankings article, which this update builds on.

Pat Jennings: Spurs’ Undisputed Clean Sheet King

Jennings remains the benchmark by a wide margin. No goalkeeper who followed him has come close to his 168 clean sheets for Tottenham, and his reputation at the club has only grown with time.

He built that total across two spells in north London. Few players have ever worn the Spurs shirt with such consistency over such a long career.

Hugo Lloris: The Modern Era Standard Bearer

Lloris sits second on the all-time list with 149 clean sheets, all recorded between 2012 and 2024. As club captain for much of that spell, he became the defining goalkeeper of Tottenham’s modern era.

His tally puts him within reach of Jennings’ record in terms of longevity, though the gap in total clean sheets remains wide. For now, Lloris offers the clearest modern comparison for any goalkeeper Spurs sign in the years ahead.

Ray Clemence and the Golden 1980s Defensive Foundation

Clemence ranks third with 114 clean sheets after his move from Liverpool in 1981. He arrived already in his thirties, yet the transfer proved excellent value for Tottenham.

He anchored the defence through much of the 1980s. That settled, experienced presence underpinned several strong seasons, and his total still ranks comfortably inside the all-time top three.

Ian Walker and Ted Ditchburn: Key Figures in Spurs History

Ian Walker made 312 appearances for Tottenham and kept 84 clean sheets, placing him fourth on the list. He was a regular first choice through the 1990s, giving the club a dependable last line for several years.

Ted Ditchburn completes the top five with 62 clean sheets. His Spurs career ran from 1939 to 1958, a period disrupted by the Second World War. He remains a key figure from the club’s pre-modern era, and his total still stands nearly 70 years on.

Who Has the Most Clean Sheets for Tottenham Hotspur?

Pat Jennings holds the record for Tottenham most clean sheets, with 168 shutouts across his career at the club. Hugo Lloris sits second on 149, and Ray Clemence is third with 114.

The full top five, based on verified figures, reads as follows.

Rank Goalkeeper Clean Sheets
1 Pat Jennings 168
2 Hugo Lloris 149
3 Ray Clemence 114
4 Ian Walker 84
5 Ted Ditchburn 62

That order has held for some time now. No current goalkeeper is close to disturbing the top two.

What Happens Next for Guglielmo Vicario and Spurs’ Goalkeeping Rank

Vicario joined Tottenham from Empoli in 2023. He had made 93 appearances for the club as of September 2026, a run of games that shows he has become the established first choice since his arrival.

His appearance total is confirmed. There is no verified clean sheet figure attached to it yet, so his exact position on the all-time list cannot be stated here.

Any projection of where he might eventually rank would be speculation rather than fact. This update sticks to what is known: 93 appearances and counting, with his clean sheet tally still to be confirmed.

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