From World Cup winners to African trailblazers, these are the shot-stoppers who could shape the biggest moments of the tournament in North America.

Being a keeper can be a lonely job. Fortunately, the "goalkeepers' union" is there to provide support -- though its values can be forgotten at times.

Several goalkeepers made their mark during the group stage matches of the 8th edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024). With 7 saves across two matches against Tanzania and the Central African Republic, the last line of defense for Burkina ...

Most goalkeeper appearances, final wins, clean sheets, goals-per-game ratios, youngest winners, oldest finalists, keepers who have scored.

When Liverpool sealed the Premier League title in April with a 5-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, Alisson followed another goalkeeping great into one particular record book. The 32-year-old became the first goalkeeper since Manchester United’s ...

Several goalkeepers stood out during the group stage of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025. With 9 saves to his name, Palestine's last line of defense, Rami Hamada, leads the ranking of shot-stoppers with the most saves. He is followed by Oman’s Ibrahim Al-Mukhaini ...

The England soccer team has had some great goalkeepers. The goalkeeping position is undoubtedly one of the most crucial positions in a soccer team, and so, as in any other side, England’s keepers have been fairly essential players.

Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Marco Luzzani, Gareth Copley / Getty Images You are a director of football. The summer window is about to open, you’re meeting with the club’s sporting structure about your plans — and you guys ...

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