Arsenal September Player of the Month named | OneFootball

David Raya has been named Arsenal‘s Player of the Month for September, highlighting his remarkable form this season.

The Spanish international, last season’s Premier League Golden Glove winner, has already made a significant impact at the Emirates, proving instrumental between the posts in key fixtures throughout the month.

BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 19: David Raya of Arsenal FC dives to save a shot during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Atalanta BC and Arsenal FC at Stadio di Bergamo on September 19, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Raya, who was also named the Premier League’s Save of the Month winner in August, received 44% of the votes in the club’s monthly poll, finishing above Gabriel, Bukayo Saka, and William Saliba, winning his first Player of the Month accolade as a Gunner.

The goalkeeper’s standout moment came during Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League draw against Atalanta, where he produced a stunning double save to deny Mateo Retegui‘s penalty and subsequent follow-up.

Raya’s contributions also included keeping a clean sheet in the north London derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur, a performance that underscored his composure and command in big matches.

BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 19: David Raya of Arsenal reacts as he saves a penalty from Mateo Retegui of Atalanta during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Atalanta BC and Arsenal FC at Stadio di Bergamo on September 19, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Additionally, he played a crucial role in Arsenal’s hard-fought draw at the Etihad Stadium against Manchester City, making multiple crucial saves during a relentless second-half onslaught by the reigning champions.

Raya’s efforts ensured Arsenal left with a share of the points, demonstrating his ability to step up on the biggest stage. He also helped secure a 4-2 win at home against Leicester City, conceding only via a wicked deflection and a wonder goal.

Statistically, Raya’s performances have been impressive over the last 12 months.

His Goals Against rate of 0.75 per 90 minutes places him in the 99th percentile, illustrating his effectiveness at limiting the opposition. His save percentage sits at 73.5%, and his clean sheet percentage is an impressive 47.7%, placing him in the 98th percentile for goalkeepers.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 15: David Raya of Arsenal makes a sav during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 15, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Notably, Raya has also excelled in saving penalties, boasting a 40% success rate, well above average for top-level goalkeepers.

Raya’s defensive contributions extend beyond traditional shot-stopping. He ranks in the 98th percentile for crosses stopped, demonstrating his command of aerial situations, and his proactive defensive style is highlighted by an average distance of 16.5 metres for defensive actions outside the penalty area.