These five goalkeepers were selected for their skill, their leadership and their impact on the game of soccer. Every goalkeeper has a unique story and has left a lasting mark on the world of soccer. Whether they won titles or made spectacular saves, these goalkeepers have demonstrated their skill on the field and have become legends at different times. Obviously, this list is not exhaustive and there are many other goalkeepers who deserve to be mentioned. However, these five goalkeepers represent some of the best in the history of the game and will be remembered forever as soccer icons
.- Lev Yashin
- Known as the 'black spider', Lev Yashin is considered by many to be the best goalkeeper of all time. He played for the Soviet team and Dynamo Moscow from 1950 to 1970. He was the first goalkeeper to win the Ballon d'Or in 1963. Yashin was distinguished by his aggressive style and his ability to make difficult saves .
- Dino Zoff
- Dino Zoff was one of the best Italian goalkeepers in the history of soccer. He played for Juventus and the Italian national team in the 60s and 70s. Zoff was the captain of the Italian team that won the World Cup in 1982. He set the record for the oldest goalkeeper to win the World Cup at the age of 40 years and 133 days .
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- Gianluigi Buffon
- Gianluigi Buffon is one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of soccer. He played for Juventus and the Italian national team for more than twenty years. He won numerous Serie A titles, the 2006 World Cup and the UEFA Cup in 1999. Buffon is known for his ability to make spectacular saves and his leadership on the field
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- Gordon Banks
- Gordon Banks was an English goalkeeper who played for Leicester City, Stoke City and the English national team. Banks was a member of the English team that won the 1966 World Cup. He is known for his spectacular save against Brazil in the 1970 World Cup, when he saved a header shot by Pelé .
- Peter Schmeichel
- Peter Schmeichel was a Danish goalkeeper who played for Manchester United and the Danish national team in the 90s. Schmeichel won five Premier League titles with Manchester United and the 1992 European Championship with the Danish national team. It is known for its impressive size and its ability to make spectacular parades.
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