5 Goalkeepers with the most clean sheets at FIFA World Cup
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Goalkeeper Peter Shilton at FIFA World Cup 1990
The most important feature in the game of football is defense, where each team strives to be powerful and unbreakable. Since this is the team’s final defense, possessing a good goalkeeper on the roster is what the entire team hopes for. The goalkeeper plays the most crucial role in the defense line.
Several goalkeepers have had a considerable influence on the sport of football. The international journey reveals the best players in the sport, and FIFA World Cup is the largest championship where players have performed at their absolute peak.
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Here is the list of 5 Goalkeepers with the most clean sheets at FIFA World Cup.
5. Manuel Neuer (7 Clean Sheets)
The “Goatkeeper” of a recent play is Germany’s Goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer. In 2010, Neuer played in his first FIFA World Cup, however, Germany finished third in that tournament. Finally, they were successful in winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and Neuer contributed to that success. He is fifth on the list and has 7 clean sheets.
One of the best goalkeepers in football history is Manuel Neuer. He represents Bayern Munich Club and plays in the Bundesliga. Because of his playstyle and the way he chases and predicts the forwards with his ability, he often has regarded called a “sweeper-keeper.”
4. Gilmar (7 Clean Sheets)
the Brazilian footballer, Gilmar, is regarded as a legend in the goalkeeping domain. Gilmar has also recorded 7 clean sheets for the Brazilian roster in the FIFA World Cup. He had participated in three World Cups, and in the years 1958 and 1962, he and his squad won the trophy twice thanks to his outstanding performances.
The only goalkeeper to win back-to-back World Cups was him. He was well-known for his serene, cool nature, which he always displayed on the field. Additionally, the IFFHS selected him as one of the top goalkeepers in the world and the best goalie of the 20th century.
3. Cláudio Taffarel (8 Clean sheets)
The list also contains one more Brazilian goalkeeper. Taffarel is a retired goalie currently serving as the head goalkeeping coach for both Liverpool and his native Brazil. Even after retiring, he continued to enjoy the fame and glory of his earlier career.
In his entire World Cup career, he had recorded 8 clean sheets. He participated in two World Cups, winning the championship in 1994 and finishing second the following year, 1998. He as well won the Copa America championship twice.
2. Fabien Barthez (10 Clean Sheets)
The French keeper, Fabien Barthez is hailed as one of the best goalies of all time and he also competes as a racing driver. Fabien Barthez entered the list considering that he and Peter Shilton together kept 10 Clean Sheets throughout the FIFA World Cup.
He participated in FIFA two times, winning the title in the 1998 edition and finishing as runner-up in 2006. Due to his distinctively shaved head, he is known as Le Divin Chauve (“The Divine Bald One”). He established himself in the motorsports industry after retiring, for which he is equally well-known.
1. Peter Shilton ( 10 Clean Sheets)
Peter Shilton, an English former professional footballer, is at the top of the ranking and has 10 clean sheets in FIFA World Cup history thanks to his stellar career. “The Hand of God” incident transpired when England confronted Argentina and Peter Shilton was the goalkeeper, where Peter Shilton had an odd run-in with Diego Maradona.
He captained 125 times and participated in the most games for England. In addition to having a 30-year career that ended in the 1996–1997 football campaign, he was likewise recognized as the fifth-oldest player in the Football League.
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