Goalkeeping Museum

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The IFFHS have an “All Time World Goalkeeper Ranking” which is based upon statistics, such as honours won, matches played and such like. They do not take into account technical ability (save where this has a bearing on the above!) and therefore do not necessarily reflect this tremendously well: many great goalkeepers toiled for teams [...]

As the 21st Century dawned, the IFFHS voted for the Goalkeeper of the Century, awarding the top prize to Lev Yashin. Here is their Top Ten (where appropriate, we have added links to their player profile within Goalkeeping Museum for more information, stats and videos on each player!): Lev Yashin Gordon Banks Dino Zoff Sepp [...]

Name: Dino Zoff DOB: 28/02/1942, Mariano del Friuli, Italy Height: 6ft / 1.83m Clubs: Udinese (1961–1963) Mantova (1963–1967) Napoli (1967–1972) Juventus (1972–1983) Years Active: 1968-1987 Club Appearances: 642 International Appearances: (Italy) 112 Dino Zoff Dino Zoff was arguably the best goalkeeper of his generation – many still claim he is the best they have ever [...]