The Position  &  The People

Great choice — Nelson de Jesus Silva, better known as Dida, is one of the most underrated yet truly great goalkeepers in football history. While...

Alisson Becker — Brazil’s No. 1 and Liverpool’s guardian — is widely regarded as one of the most complete goalkeepers of the modern era. He combines...

Jan Oblak — Slovenia’s footballing icon — is regarded as one of the most consistent and reliable goalkeepers of the 2010s and 2020s, and arguably...

Thibaut Courtois — Belgium’s towering No. 1 — is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation and is already considered...

Gilmar dos Santos Neves — known simply as Gilmar — is remembered as Brazil’s greatest-ever goalkeeper and one of the finest in world football...

baldo Fillol — affectionately known as “El Pato” (The Duck) — is widely regarded as one of the greatest Argentine goalkeepers of all time and among...

José Luis Chilavert — nicknamed “El Buldog” — is not only one of the greatest South American goalkeepers ever, but also one of the most unique and...

Rinat Dasayev, nicknamed “The Iron Curtain”, is regarded as one of the finest goalkeepers of the 1980s and the natural successor to Lev Yashin in...

Edwin van der Sar is celebrated as one of the most elegant, intelligent, and consistent goalkeepers of all time. With a career spanning over two...

Hope Solo is regarded as one of the most dominant and influential goalkeepers in women’s football history, combining athletic brilliance with a...

Amadeo Carrizo — nicknamed “Tarzán” — is considered one of the most influential and innovative goalkeepers in football history, and a true pioneer...

Ricardo Zamora — often called “El Divino” (The Divine One) — is remembered as one of the earliest goalkeeping legends in football history. Playing...

Petr Čech is widely regarded as one of the most complete and consistent goalkeepers of the modern era, remembered for his commanding presence,...

Sepp Maier — nicknamed “Die Katze von Anzing” (The Cat from Anzing) — is one of the most iconic goalkeepers in football history. Playing for both...

Nadine Angerer is one of the most influential and decorated female goalkeepers in football history, remembered not only for her incredible saves but...

Oliver Kahn, known as “Der Titan” or “King Kahn,” is remembered as one of the most intense, intimidating, and dominant goalkeepers in football...

Peter Schmeichel is often described as the prototype of the modern powerhouse goalkeeper—a giant presence who combined athleticism, intimidation,...

Gordon Banks is often remembered as England’s greatest goalkeeper and one of the finest shot-stoppers the game has ever seen. Best known for his...

Dino Zoff is one of the most iconic names in football history, remembered not only for his brilliance as a goalkeeper but also for his longevity,...

Iker Casillas, nicknamed “San Iker”, is one of the most decorated and beloved goalkeepers in football history. Unlike Neuer (who redefined the role)...

Manuel Neuer is often called the “sweeper-keeper” and for good reason—he didn’t just play the goalkeeper role, he reinvented it for the modern game....

Gianluigi Buffon is often described as the definition of goalkeeping excellence—a player who combined raw talent, longevity, leadership, and...

Lev Yashin, often called the “Black Spider” or the “Black Panther,” is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of...