Petr Cech holds the Premier League clean-sheet record with 202. David James is second with 169, so Cech is clear by 33.
All-time Premier League clean sheets: goalkeepers
A clean sheet means a team did not concede in the match, and the all-time list is credited to goalkeepers. That makes this a record of longevity as much as peak form, because the totals build across many seasons.
| Rank | Goalkeeper | Clean sheets | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petr Cech | 202 | Czech Republic |
| 2 | David James | 169 | England |
| 3 | Mark Schwarzer | 152 | Australia |
| 4 | David de Gea | 147 | Spain |
| 5 | David Seaman | 141 | England |
| 6 | Nigel Martyn | 137 | England |
| 7 | Pepe Reina | 136 | Spain |
| 8 | Brad Friedel | 132 | United States |
| 8 | Tim Howard | 132 | United States |
| 8 | Edwin van der Sar | 132 | Netherlands |
| 11 | Peter Schmeichel | 128 | Denmark |
| 12 | Joe Hart | 127 | England |
| 12 | Hugo Lloris | 127 | France |
| 14 | Ederson | 122 | Brazil |
| 15 | Shay Given | 113 | Ireland |
Cech set his total across spells with Chelsea and Arsenal from 2004/05 to 2018/19. He also made 443 Premier League appearances, which shows how much time at an elite level was needed to reach a number that high.
Why Cech's record stands out
Of Cech's 202 clean sheets, 162 came for Chelsea and 40 for Arsenal. The split matters because the record was not built in one short burst or with one side only; he kept adding to it across different stages of his career.
The gap to second place is also large. David James finished on 169, leaving Cech 33 ahead at the top of the list.
Single-season clean-sheet records
| Record type | Holder | Clean sheets | Season | Extra detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most by a goalkeeper in one season | Petr Cech | 24 | 2004/05 | In 35 league matches |
| Most by a club in one season | Chelsea | 25 | 2004/05 | Premier League record |
Cech's 24 in 2004/05 is the highest single-season total by any goalkeeper in Premier League history. The next best is 21, so he owns that mark outright.
Chelsea's defence that year helps explain the scale of it. The club kept 25 clean sheets and conceded 15 goals in 38 matches, which is the fewest by any club in a 38-match Premier League season.
The team and goalkeeper figures are close, but they are not the same stat. Chelsea finished that league season with 25 team clean sheets, while Cech personally was credited with 24.
Which club has the most clean sheets in Premier League history?
Club totals are a live count, so the date matters here. As of September 2026, Manchester United lead the all-time Premier League club list.
| Rank | Club | Clean sheets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United | 522 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 502 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 501 |
This is separate from the goalkeeper leaderboard. A club total can be built by many keepers over time, while the individual record belongs to one goalkeeper only.
FAQ
How many Premier League clean sheets did Petr Cech keep for Chelsea?
Cech recorded 162 Premier League clean sheets for Chelsea. That is the biggest share of his all-time total of 202.
How many Premier League clean sheets does David de Gea have?
David de Gea has 147 Premier League clean sheets. He sits 4th in the all-time goalkeeper rankings.
What is the most clean sheets in a single Premier League season?
For an individual goalkeeper, the record is 24 by Petr Cech in 2004/05. For a club, the record is 25 by Chelsea in the same season.
Which Premier League club has the most clean sheets?
As of September 2026, Manchester United are first with 522. Arsenal are next on 502, with Chelsea on 501.
The ranking list also includes shared places for equal totals. Brad Friedel, Tim Howard and Edwin van der Sar share 8th on 132, while Joe Hart and Hugo Lloris share 12th on 127.