It’s extremely rare to see an outfield player slot between the poles, but snipers are always very interesting
Goalkeepers have the most difficult job in football. As the last line of defense, they are tasked with winning duels against attackers, saving penalties and snatching crosses out of the air, all while maintaining the highest level of concentration possible for 90 minutes.
A gravity-defying save can make him an instant hero, but all it takes is one mistake or lapse in judgment for his status to shift to that of a villain. The best goalkeepers must be able to handle this pressure and transmit their confidence to the rest of the defense.
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This is why any outfield player who has the courage to put on the goalkeeper gloves when his team has no other choice should be commended. It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes leaders don’t have a backup goalkeeper on the bench to take over when their number one gets injured or receives a red card.
A number of high-profile players stepped forward in these instances and performed admirably in an alien role, while others seemed completely overwhelmed by the situation, but all should be celebrated.
GOAL therefore invites you to discover the 10 best outfield players to occupy a goalkeeper position, starting with a former Arsenal and Chelsea player…
2023-10-15 00:33:34
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