Goalkeeping Museum

Name: David Andrew Seaman MBE

Club Appearances: 954 (563 for Arsenal)

National Appearances: 75 (England)

Height: 6ft 4in

Date of Birth: 19/09/1963, Rotheram, England

Biography

David Seaman finished his career as the second most capped English goalkeeper (behind Peter Shilton); as one of the most decorated as a club player with Arsenal; and, notably, with an MBE from the Queen, for his services to English sport.

‘Safe Hands’

Seaman grew to become an extremely strong and capable goalkeeper, who was feared and respected by many in the tough climate of the English top division of the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s. His natural ball handling skill and assured nature earned him the nickname ’safe hands’ from his Arsenal and England teammates.

This would also later become the title of Seaman’s autobiography. (more…)

Watch this tribute made by a Liverpool fan of Jerzy Dudek (who won the European Champions League with the club) - it features Dudek at his best:

Dudek has since left Liverpool, after Reina was brought in to replace him by Rafael Benitez.

Some more great saves from Santiago Canizares can be witnessed in this compilation of his finer moments:

Canizares has played in some of football’s biggest competitions, for some of the greatest teams.

Yet again, we’ve discovered a compilation of great saves made by Peter Schmeichel.

Here it is:

Schmeichel is best remembered for his time at Manchester United.

David Seaman, a hugely strong keeper for both club and country, enjoyed a long and successful career.

Here is a compilation of some of his greatest moments - enjoy in particular his reflexes; his braveness; and his strength at putting hard shots well out of the danger zone.

Seaman earned the nickname “Safe Hands” from his team-mates. It is easy to see how.

Shay Given has enjoyed a long and successful goalkeeping career with Newcastle and the Republic of Ireland - and is still going strong.

This video compilation demonstrates some ofGiven’s greatest saves; his quick reflexes; and his excellent agility:

Newcastle fans will surely agree that Given has added many points to their total, season after season.