Ferdinand names Mendy and two other goalkeeper the best in the world

Former Man Utd star Rio Ferdinand has named Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy among the best goalkeepers in the world.

This comes after Mendy replaced Kepa Arrizabalaga as Chelsea first-choice goalkeeper last season and went on to help the Blues win the Champions League.

Recently, the Blues goalie won the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal after saving a penalty in their shootout victory over Egypt.

And Ferdinand said the African champion has been ‘impeccable’ over the past 12 months.

He named Mendy along with Manchester City’s Ederson and Manchester United’s David de Gea as the three best in the world.

Speaking on the FIVE YouTube channel, Ferdinand said: “If I was picking a goalkeeper right now in the world, I think my top three keepers would be – and maybe people say you’re biased because of the Premier League – but it would be Mendy, Ederson, and on form right now De Gea.

“Mendy stands out for me, especially in this last year, he’s been impeccable.”

Mendy is expected to join the rest of the Blues squad in Abu Dhabi for the FIFA Club world cup.