In football goalkeeper is the
most important player in a team. He is the last man to defend his team while
other team is striking. In penalty strokes also goal keeper is the only man to
save his team from losing or helps his team to win. There were many legendary goalkeepers
in the history. In the following there is a list of top 10 goal keepers from
the last decade,
1.
Julio Caesar de Espindola
He is a Brazilian footballer
who is currently a player of Internationale of the Italian Serie A where he is
appointed as a Goalkepper. In 2009 he was felicitated as the best goalkeeper by
IFFHS and also Serie A Goalkeeper of 2009. This prolific player started his
career as an international footballer in 2003 and was included in 2003 FIFA
Confederations Cup.
2.
Iker Casillas
He is a Spanish Goalkeeper
who also plays for Real Madrid He led Spain to their first championship in 44
years, the European Championship. In 2010 he also lead Spain in the FIFA World
Cup. He is one of the best Goalkeepers of Europe also became the first capped
Goalkeeper ever in the UEFA Champions League.
3.
Gianluigi Buffon
The Italian footballer is goalkepper
of the Italian nation football team and played for Juventus of Serie A. He has a highest record
of being called the Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year for eight times. He was
named the Italian captain of football team for Euro 2008.
4.
Edwin van der Sar
He is a Dutch footballer and
also plays for the English club of Manchester United. He won the UEFA Champions League with Ajax and
Manchester United in 1995 and 2008 respectively. He has been titled the best
European Goalkeeper in 1995.
5.
Igor Akinfeev
He is a Russian footballer
who played for CSKA Moscow, a Russian championship. He also established a
favorable place in Euro 2008.
6.
Petr Cech
He is a footballer of the
Czech Republic who also played for Chelsea. He received Best Goalkeeper for
several times and in consecutive years from 2004 to 2008.
7.
Victor Valdes
He is a Spanish Footballer
who has played for FC Barcelona. The most successful goalkeeper of Barcelona who
has won four La Liga titles and a Copa Del Rey.
8.
Hugo LLoris
He is a French footballer. He has been playing
for the French club Olmpique Lyonnais. He is also a double winner of Ligue 1
Goalkeeper of the Year. He helped France
to be qualified in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and also was captain of France in
that world cup.
9.
Shay Given
He is an Irish footballer who
plays for Manchester City as a goalkeeper. He won the Football league First
Division Title in the year 1995-96. He has also played for New Castle in UEFA Champions
League. International success came only in 1996 with the European Championship
10.
Maarten Stekelenburg
He is a Dutch Footballer as a
Goalkeeper. He is presently playing for both Ajax and the national team of
Netherlands. He successfully replaced Edwin van der Sar in 2010FIFA World Cup.
