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Peter Schmeichel was announced today, as the first goalkeeper to make it into the Premier League Hall of Fame.
Schmeichel, along with 6 others, joined Patrick Vieira & Wayne Rooney who were the first inductees of 2022.
Amongst those 6 inducted today, were the likes of Ian Wright, Didier Drogba & Vincent Kompany.
With over 300 Premier League appearances & 128 clean sheets to his name, it came as no surprise to see ‘The Great Dane’ make this exclusive list.
In a Premier League career that spanned over 11 years, it was his perhaps his dominant displays with Manchester United in the 1990’s that earnt him most of his plaudits.
During this period, Schmeichel lifted the Premier League title an impressive 5 times, as well as earning himself a Player of the Season award in 1995/96.
He also enjoyed stints at Aston Villa and previous rivals, Manchester City towards the end of his career.
It was at Aston Villa where he joined another exclusive group, becoming 1 of only 6 goalkeepers to score a goal in the Premier League.
And who can forget his trademark “Schmeichel Star Fish” save which he used to deny strikers on many different occasions.
Schmeichel produced many iconic moments whilst playing in England’s top flight, which is why he will be remembered as one of the best.
Do any other goalkeepers deserve to join Peter Schmeichel on the list of Premier League greats?
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The all new Flex Cut is based on the Half Negative Cut, but with a split in the middle of the palm. This is to guarantee maximum flexibility in the body of the glove, giving the best possible ball control with an extraordinary feel-good factor. Flexibility is a key aspect in goalkeeping, and Uhlsport have took it upon themselves to produce a glove that supports this best.
Combining Supergrip+ & Absolutgrip
Uhlsport have also combined both of their performance foams, Supergrip+ & Absolutgrip. The Supergrip+ upper palm allows for high grip performance in the fingers, where you need it most! In the lower palm, Absolutgrip has been used to provide pleasant cushioning in the ball of the hand.
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David de Gea recently overtook Peter Schmeichel to become the Manchester United goalkeeper with the most Premier League clean sheets.
In doing so, The Red Devils stopper also made his way into the top 10 Premier League goalkeepers for the same statistic .
He has managed to keep his opponents out on 129 separate occasions so far in England’s top flight.
At 31 years of age, the Spaniard will still have his sights set on the 9 goalkeepers ahead of him on the list.
7. Edwin van der sar – 132
In front of de Gea is another Manchester United legend in Edwin van der sar. Whilst also playing for Fulham, it was in Manchester where the Dutch keeper enjoyed his best moments, winning the English title 4 times.
7. Tim Howard – 132
Tied on 132 clean sheets with van der Sar is Tim Howard, who also started his career in England with Manchester United. The American international was perhaps more remembered for his time at Everton though. His 10 year stint at The Toffees saw him make an impressive 354 appearances for the club.
7. Brad Friedel – 132
The third goalkeeper on 132 is also from across the pond. Friedel started his Premier League journey in Merseyside playing for Liverpool, followed by stints at Blackburn & Aston Villa before retiring at Tottenham. He also impressively holds the record for the most consecutive Premier League games (310)!
6. Pepe Reina – 136
The second Spaniard on the list & three time Golden Glove winner is none other than Pepe Reina. Reina was still playing in the top flight as recently as 2020 at the age of 37 for Aston Villa. But his 9 year spell at Liverpool was where he really made a name for himself.
5. Nigel Martyn – 137
Making the top 5 by one, with a career spanning over 17 years, is Nigel Martyn. Martyn spent his entire playing time in the English divisions with Crystal Palace, Leeds & Everton. The English shot stopper finally called time on his goalkeeping days in 2006 aged 39.
4. David Seaman – 141
Seaman one upped Nigel Martyn by hanging up his gloves at Manchester City, aged 40. Before this, he signed for Arsenal in 1990, and the rest as they say, is history. 3 Premier League titles later for The Gunners earnt him the name ‘Safe Hands Seaman’.
3. Mark Schwarzer – 151
Football – Fulham v Aston Villa – Barclays Premier League – Craven Cottage – 11/12 – 13/8/11 Mark Schwarzer – Fulham Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Jed Leicester
Into the top 3 now, we have Australian goalkeeper, Mark Schwarzer. With a 20 year career in England, Schwarzer played for the likes of Middlesbrough, Fulham & Chelsea. He was also a part of the famous Leicester City squad that won the league in 2016.
With 572 Premier League appearances to his name, it comes as no surprise that David James makes the list. Playing for some of the top clubs in the country in Liverpool, Aston Villa & Manchester City, James really made his mark on the English game.
1. Petr Cech – 202
In the number 1 spot we have the man, the myth, the legend…Petr Cech. Cech left a real legacy in England, winning both the Golden Glove & Premier League title on 4 separate occasions. Whilst Cech is the only goalkeeper on the list to break the 200 mark, he also holds the record for the most clean sheets in a single season (24)!
Will anyone ever break this record?
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The FIFA 22 ratings were released yesterday by the team over at EA Sports ahead of the games official release, later this month.
In a topic that always causes controversy, we were eager to see which keepers had caught the eye of the developers at EA.
Therefore, we decided to take a look at the top 7 highest rated goalkeepers in FIFA 22.
7. Ederson – 89 Overall
Coming in at 7th on the list is Manchester City’s goalkeeper, Ederson. Getting his hands on both the Premier League title & Carabao Cup meant that Ederson would go from an 88 rated card, to an 89 in this years game.
6. Thibaut Courtois – 89 Overall
Courtois’ rating stays the same this year after Real Madrid were edged to the title by his former team, Atlético Madrid.
5. Alisson – 89 Overall
Alisson is the only keeper on this list who’s rating went down, going from a 90 rated card to an 89. This will likely be down to Liverpool’s poor title defence in the 2020/21 campaign, which saw them finish some way off the league leaders.
4. Gianluigi Donnarumma – 89 Overall
The 22 year old clearly made an impression this season, with his card going up by a massive 4 ratings! Donnarumma really made his mark at EURO 2020, with a string of exceptional performances in Italy’s road to glory.
3. Marc-André ter Stegen – 90 Overall
In what was a below par season for Barcelona, ter Stegen managed to keep his rating the same and ultimately make the top 3 of this list.
2. Manuel Neuer – 90 Overall
Following another dominant season in German football, Neuer was handed an upgrade in FIFA 22. This makes him one of only three goalkeepers to be honoured with a 90+ rated card.
1. Jan Oblak – 91 Overall
At the top of the list is none other than Jan Oblak. After a title winning season with Atlético, Oblak retains his spot as the best goalkeeper in FIFA for another year.
Did EA get it right this year?
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Hugo Lloris made it 300 Premier League appearances this weekend, as Tottenham secured 3 points against Wolves in a 1-0 win at Molineux.
He now ranks 18th in the list of goalkeepers with the most Premier League appearances.
We decided to take a look at the goalkeepers that the Frenchman is up against if he wants to make the top 10 list.
10. Ben Foster – 364 Appearances
Ben Foster started his Premier League journey with Watford in 2006, after gaining promotion from the Championship with ‘The Hornets’. The Englishman has also played for Manchester United, Birmingham & West Brom in England’s top flight. He has since, returned to where it all started, with Watford who he will play for in the 2021/22 season.
9. Nigel Martyn – 372 Appearances
England international, Nigel Martyn played his first Premier League match in 1992 for Crystal Palace. He would then spend 6 years at Leeds before making his final move to Merseyside in 2003. Martyn enjoyed 3 more years of football for Everton, and would go on to retire on July the 1st of 2006.
8. Paul Robinson – 375 Appearances
In a career that spanned over 20 years, it is no surprise that Paul Robinson makes the list. Like Lloris, Robinson maybe enjoyed his best moments at Spurs, where he spent a large portion of his career. Leeds, Blackburn & Burnley are amongst the other clubs that he played for. Robinson ended his professional career at Lancashire club, Burnley in 2017.
7. Tim Howard – 399 Appearances
The American shot stopper made his move across the pond, from the MLS to Manchester United in 2003. Howard made over 50 Premier League appearances for the English giants, and was eventually picked up by Everton. He will most likely be remembered for the 10 years he spent with ‘The Toffees’ where he became a real icon for the club.
6. Jussi Jääskeläinen – 436 Appearances
Over 350 of Jääskeläinen’s appearances in the top flight came at Bolton where he spent the majority of his career. The Finnish goalkeeper was just 22 when he made the decision to leave his home nation, to play in the Premier League. He played his last game in the competition during a shorter spell at West Ham in 2015.
When talking about goalkeeping legends in the Premier League, Petr Cech will undoubtedly be one of the first names that springs to mind. The 39 year old is also the most decorated on this top 10 list, winning the English title on 4 separate occasions. Playing for both Chelsea & Arsenal in the Premier division, Big Pete will be remembered as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.
The second American on the list is none other than Brad Friedel. Over the course of his 450 appearances, Friedel got to play for some of the most historic clubs in the English game. He started off at Liverpool in 1997, followed by Blackburn and then Aston Villa. It was in 2011 when Friedel set out on his last voyage in professional football for Tottenham, where he would later retire in 2015.
The Irishman achieved legendary status for both his club, and in the Premier league with a career that lasted over 20 years. As well as making over 450 appearances for ‘The Magpies’, Given was also part of the Blackburn Rovers squad that won the Premiership in 1995. His last outing in the competition would be in 2016 for Stoke City.
Whilst Schwarzer spent the majority of his playing career at Middlesbrough, he also boasts the likes of Fulham & Chelsea in his portfolio of clubs. His record in England makes him one of only 2 goalkeepers that have made more than 500 Premier League appearances. He was also part of the infamous Leicester City squad that won the league title in 2016.
Topping the list is goalkeeping legend, David James. With over 180 league appearances for Liverpool, 100+ for Portsmouth, 80+ for Manchester City, 60+ for Aston Villa & 60+ for West Ham, the Englishman takes the crown.
Will Lloris break into this top 10 goalkeeper list?
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Samir Handanović has renewed his contract with German glove company, Reusch until 2023.
Handanović has established himself as one of the top goalkeepers in the world, helping Inter Milan win their first Serie A title for over 10 years in the 2020/21 season.
Reusch currently have over 220 goalkeepers in top divisions wearing their brand.
We decided to take a look at some of the other top goalkeepers, who trust in the glove manufacturing of Reusch.
HUGO LLORIS
One of the most notable keepers to wear the brand is none other than Hugo Lloris. The 34 year old who currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur is regarded as one of the greats in the goalkeeping world. With over 100 caps for France and a World Cup to his name, it is easy to see why.
Unai Simón who is only 24, is the first choice stopper for Athletic Bilbao in La Liga. He also recently impressed on the international stage, helping Spain to reach the semi-finals of the European Championships.
Brought in to succeed Gianluigi Buffon at Juventus, Szczęsny has so far enjoyed his time at the club. The Poland number one has won 3 Serie A titles, 2 Italian Cups & 2 Italian Super Cups with the European giants.
Gollini’s recent performances for Atalanta in the Serie A, secured him a loan move to Tottenham Hotspur in the current window. This will be his 3rd experience of English football, after playing in the Manchester United youth setup and later on for Aston Villa.
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With the 2021 Summer transfer window in full flow, many goalkeepers have already made moves in this window.
Tom Heaton has signed for Manchester United, Mat Ryan for Real Sociedad & Donnarumma is expected to complete his move to PSG in the coming days.
Below, we took a look at the most expensive goalkeepers of all time!
5. Gianluigi Buffon – £32.6m
It was in 2001 when Buffon made his record breaking move from Parma to Juventus. The legendary goalkeeper was only 23 when he first signed for the Italian giants, and the rest is history. Buffon has now gone full circle, after finalising the deal which would see him return to boyhood club, Parma.
4. Ederson – £34.7m
Ederson became the most expensive goalkeeper in the world in 2017, signing for Manchester City from Benfica. 4 years down the line and the Brazilian has now established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in world football.
3. Thibaut Courtois – £35m
Real Madrid snapped Courtois up in 2018 after a number of good years at London based club, Chelsea. The Belgian had his heart set on a move to Los Blancos and wanted to be closer to his family. During his time at the club he has so far won La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup & the Club World Cup.
2. Alisson – £65m
Liverpool smashed the record in 2018 to capture Alisson’s signature from Roma. Jürgen Klopp was eager to strengthen the goalkeeper position after a disappointing end to their Champions League campaign in the previous season. This record was short lived though, as Premier League rivals, Chelsea soon broke it again.
1. Kepa Arrizabalaga – £71m
In 2018 Kepa Arrizabalaga gained the title of the most expensive goalkeeper of all time. The Spaniard made his move to Chelsea from La Liga side, Athletic Bilbao. The £71 million fee, remains the highest that has ever been paid for a goalkeeper to this day.
Will the transfer record for a number 1 be broken in this window?
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