EFL Cup Goalkeeper Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

The EFL Cup is up for grabs this afternoon as Manchester City face Tottenham at Wembley Stadium.

Pep Guardiola’s City will be hoping to win the competition for the 4th consecutive year.

Spurs, on the other hand will be hunting down their first piece of silverware since 2008.

Can you name the last 20 goalkeepers to win the EFL Cup?

Test your knowledge in the quiz below!

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UCL Goalkeepers: And Then There Were 4

UCL Goalkeepers The departures of Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund in last nights Champions League action left us with the final 4 for this years competition.

Thibaut Courtois & Real Madrid will face off against Edouard Mendy’s Chelsea in the first Semi Final clash on Tuesday the 27th of April.

Manchester City & Ederson will travel to Paris the following day as they look to get past Keylor Navas and reach the Champions League final.

Here we take a look at the 4 remaining UCL goalkeepers and their journey’s so far in the competition.

Thibaut Courtois

Appearances: 10

Clean Sheets: 4

Goals Conceded: 11

Courtois will have to defeat his former club in Chelsea if he wants to get a shot at his first Champions League title. Real Madid have been dominant so far in this years competition in both group & knockout stages. Zidane’s side managed to top their group and cruise past Atalanta in the Round of 16, winning both legs. They also managed to defeat 2019 winners Liverpool in surprisingly comfortable fashion as they secured a place in the Semi Finals.

Edouard Mendy

Appearances: 9

Clean Sheets: 7

Goals Conceded: 2

Image: Edouard Mendy, 28 October 2020, soccer.ru, Дмитрий Пукалик

Chelsea’s summer signing has had an exceptional campaign so far conceding only 2 goals in his teams run up to the Semi Finals. He has also kept the most clean sheets out of any goalkeeper left in the competition (7). The Senegal international will be hoping to win what would be a first major honour in his professional career.

Keylor Navas

Appearances: 10

Clean Sheets: 2

Goals Conceded: 11

Keylor Navas and PSG have arguably had the toughest route to the Semi Final’s having to overcome Barcelona and current holders Bayern Munich. His highlight so far will likely be saving a Lionel Messi penalty in the Round of 16, something only a handful of goalkeepers can say that they have done. Navas is the only goalkeeper left who has won the competition before, on 3 separate occasions with Real Madrid.

Ederson

Appearances: 9

Clean Sheets: 6

Goals Conceded: 3

Manchester City joined Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea last night to make it 2 English sides in the Semi Final’s. Ederson will be setting his sights high as ‘The Cityzens’ hunt a quadruple for the 2020/21 season. The Brazilian goalkeeper will be high on confidence, with his performances meaning that he is yet to lose game in this years competition. His next outing will be the toughest yet, where he will have to keep out the deadly attacking duo of Mbappe & Neymar if he wants to reach the final.

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Etienne Green’s Saint-Étienne Dream

Colchester born Etienne Green had a dream introduction for AS Saint-Étienne this weekend as he made his debut for the Ligue 1 side.

With both the 1st and 2nd choice goalkeepers in Jessy Moulin and Stefan Bajic side-lined, Puel was forced to call upon the 20 year old.

Green certainly did not disappoint on his first outing, making himself the first Saint-Etienne goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet on his debut since 2006.

Not only did Green keep a clean sheet, but he also made a penalty save in a 2-0 victory against Nîmes.

Even more impressive is the fact that the penalty taker, Renaud Ripart previously had a 100% record from the spot until he faced Etienne Green.

The youngster, originally from Colchester, had been at the club since he was 9 and has came up through the ranks to earn his chance with the first team.

He has a French mother and an English father who named him after the team that he now plays for, in tribute.

Saint-Étienne posted a picture of a young Etienne Green as a mascot for the club stood with club legend, Jérémie Janot.

Janot replied saying “It was statistically impossible for Etienne Green to make his first-team debut with the green shirt…and yet.”

Focus will now be turned to Saturday’s game against Bordeaux where the young keeper will be hoping to continue his good start for ‘Les Verts’.

It is likely that Green will keep his place, with Moulin and Bajic both doubts for the next fixture.

Glove Spotting: Etienne Green

Etienne Green

Etienne Green went for a pair of Uhlsport Absolutgrip’s as he made his senior debut for Saint-Étienne.

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UCL Quiz – Real Madrid vs Liverpool

We are back to Champions League action tonight as Real Madrid host Liverpool in the Quarter Final of Europe’s elite competition.

This will be the 7th occasion that the pair have faced off, with the last time being in the 2018 final where Los Blancos came out on top.

It is likely that Klopp will opt for Alisson between the posts whereas Zidane will look no further than Courtois, who has played every minute this season.

Can you name the 7 goalkeepers to have already played in this fixture?

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What is Reusch’s New Duo Technology?

Duo Technology

The team over at Reusch continued what has already been an impressive start to the year with the introduction of the new duo technology last week.

This is their 4th glove launch of 2021 following up from the Attrakt range, Pure Contact and not forgetting the iconic Arrow model.

Before we get started on the specifics of the duo technology, you can check out the new glove and its main features below.

PALM : Reusch Grip Duo
CUT : Slim Expanse Cut
WRIST CLOSURE : Steady Cuff with Pull Loop, Neoprene Full Strap with Rubber ender
BACKHAND : Latex w/ Latex gussets

Duo Technology

The main feature of the new gloves is the three-dimensional latex dots which appear on the inside of the product on the palm.

 As well as contributing greatly to flexibility, the strategically placed dots also aim to provide new levels of comfort.

The main purpose(s) of the dots are to:

  1. Boost ball control
  2. Increase impact absorption
  3. Prevent slipping of the hand

Innovative Design 

The Reusch Attrakt Duo also features a brand new Slim Expanse Cut. Negative stitching on the backhand is combined with an outer-seam construction on the palm side to give a truly unique cut. This is accompanied with the Duo Technology to boost its effects and provide maximum comfort.

Tested & Approved

Alex Meret (Napoli) & Alessio Cragno (Cagliari) are amongst the many International level goalkeepers that have tested and approved the model.

Meret said: “The 3D latex pattern on the inner side of the palm is a real boost of tactility and impact absorption. No slipping inside the glove, perfect control –the new DUO technology is just phenomenal.”

Check out the video below to see the Duo Technology up close!

The Reusch Attrakt Duo is available now at Just Keepers for a discounted price of £96.00.

An Ortho-Tec finger protection version of the model can also be purchased on the website.

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Can You Name the Last 20 England Goalkeepers?

England are back in action tonight as Gareth Southgate’s men take on San Marino in their first World Cup Qualifier of 2021.

With Pickford injured there will be a chance for the other keepers in the ranks to impress the gaffer.

Nick Pope and Dean Henderson are joined by West Brom stopper Sam Johnstone who will be hoping to make his first senior England appearance.

Can you name the last 20 England goalkeepers to appear on the international stage for the Three Lions?

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When Goalkeeper Gloves & Fashion Collide

Fashion designer Nicole Mclaughlin has recently collaborated with Puma to make a jacket made entirely of goalkeeper gloves.

Whilst this is the first time that we have seen a goalkeeper glove jacket, their have been previous crossovers between the goalkeeping and fashion world.

Below we take a look at some of the best collaborations to occur in recent times.

Puma Glove Jacket

Nicole McLaughlin’s goalkeeper glove jacket is the first piece to come as a result of her ongoing collaboration with Puma. The jacket is made up of numerous goalkeeper gloves that have been stitched together to make a truly unique design. Glove wristbands were also used in the production, to add Velcro fastening features to the design. As a one of a kind piece, the purpose of the collaboration is to “…highlight the potential of upcycling by using samples, deadstock and other PUMA materials.”.

Palace X Adidas Gloves

Skateboard brand, Palace teamed up with Adidas & Juventus in 2019 to release an entire capsule. After successful collaborations in the footballing world between the likes of Jordan & PSG it came as no surprise to see another club doing the same. The limited capsule included a pair of goalkeeper gloves which sold out quickly along with other items that had dropped. Although they are no longer available, you can still check the gloves out on the Palace website.

Off-White Gloves

In 2018 we saw world-renowned designer Virgil Abloh preview a pair of Off-White Nike goalkeeper gloves. The design featured some signature characteristics of the American brand as he put his unique stamp on the Nike Mercurial Touch model. Previews that appeared on social media showed custom pairs of the gloves being made for England goalkeepers, Joe Hart & Jordan Pickford.

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Manchester Derby Goalkeeper Quiz

Manchester City and Manchester United will face off in the first 2021 Manchester derby in the Premier League later this afternoon.

The Red Devils have prevailed on the last two occasions in the league but will have to be at their best to stop a City side, who are 28 games unbeaten.

Solskjær has confirmed that Dean Henderson will start for United whereas City will likely look no further than the trusty Ederson.

See if you can name all of the Manchester Derby winning goalkeepers in the Premier League since the year 2000, in the quiz below!

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The Future of Premier League Goalkeeping

Young Goalkeepers
Marcus DewhurstSupporterhéninois, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Illan Meslier broke a 14-year-old Premier League record last night, becoming the first U21 goalkeeper to keep 8 clean sheets in a single season.

At just 20 year old, The Frenchman is seen as one of the top prospects in the goalkeeping world.

In this article we take a look at some of the up-and-coming young goalkeepers in the Premier League to keep an eye out for.

Marcelo Pitaluga

Club: Liverpool

Age: 18

Pitaluga was only 17 when he signed for Liverpool from Brazilian side Fluminense in October 2020. The young Brazilian had been recommended by Alisson’s brother who he had worked with in the Fluminense setup. He has already shown promise on the international stage, lifting the U17 FIFA World Cup with Brazil, 2 years ago. The future looks bright for Pitaluga who will hope to follow in the footsteps of fellow compatriot, Alisson.

Arthur Okonkwo

Club: Arsenal

Age: 19

The young academy graduate has been at Arsenal since he was 7 years old and is now setting his sights on challenging for one of the three goalkeeper spots at the club. He has recently started training with the first team and has made multiple appearances for England at U18 level. On first inspection, Okonkwo seems to be the perfect modern keeper standing at 6ft 4in and is comfortable with the ball at his feet.

Ákos Onódi

Club: Aston Villa

Age: 19

Unlike the first 2 goalkeepers on this list, Onódi has a first team appearance to his name. Due to a Covid crisis the young keeper was called upon to face reigning champions Liverpool in the FA Cup. Despite conceding 4 goals in the match he received many plaudits after making a number of good saves in the match. Coincidentally, Onódi had previously been on trial at Liverpool but was unsuccessful. The young Hungarian has also represented his country at U19 level and it may only be a couple of years until we see him in action in the Premier League.

Zan-Luk Leban

Club: Everton

Age: 18

Zan-Luk Leban signed for Everton in 2019 from Polish side FCB Escola Varsovia. The youngster had registered interest from some of Europe’s top teams prior to this, being a part of Barcelona’s academy and having trials at Manchester United. Leban’s Everton career has been hindered by injury’s so far but he is now back between the posts, having played 13 games in the U18 Premier league this season.

Marcus Dewhurst

Club: Sheffield United

Age: 19

Dewhurst is looking to follow a similar path to England keepers Dean Henderson and Aaron Ramsdale who have been given first team opportunities for ‘The Blades’. He only recently returned to Sheffield in January, after a loan spell at League Two Carlisle. Dewhurst has also made an impact on the international stage but not for reasons that would usually be associated with a goalkeeper. The Englishman got on the scoresheet for the U18’s, equalising late on against the Spanish national team.

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Illan Meslier on Course to Break Premier League Record

If Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier keeps a clean sheet in tonights fixture against Wolves he will set a new Premier League record.

One more Premier League shutout will earn Meslier his eight of the season in what has been a breakout year for the young French Keeper.

This would give hime the title of the most clean sheets by any Premier League goalkeeper in a single season before their 21st birthday.

The Leeds shotstopper is currently tied with Joe Hart who managed 7 for Manchester City in the 2007/08 season.

Time is ticking for the 20 year old though, who celebrates his 21st birthday on March the 2nd.

Meslier now has only 3 matches against Wolves, Southampton & Aston Villa to break the 14-year-old record.

After already keeping out the likes of Arsenal, Aston Villa & Everton it would come as no surprise to see him reach this milestone

It has been a positive campaign for Meslier so far, who signed for Leeds permanently after an initial loan from FC Lorient .

He has since replaced the experienced Kiko Casilla and been dubbed one of the best young goalkeepers in the Premier League.

Leeds currently sit 11th in the table on their return to the top flight but can leapfrog Arsenal and move into 10th with a win tonight.

Glove Spotting: Illan Meslier

The adidas PREDATOR GL PRO has been Meslier’s glove of choice this season.

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