Italian footballer Gianluigi Buffon was born on 28 January 1978. He is a goalkeeper who plays for Serie B club Parma. Many people consider him to be a great goalkeeper, and some even consider him the best of all time. Besides, he remained one of the highest-paid athletes throughout his entire career.
The “Black Spider,” or “Black Panther,” was a former Soviet goalkeeper. He is considered one of the most outstanding goalkeepers in the history of the game. Besides, he is also one of the tallest footballers of all time. His command over the entire defense earned Yashin his reputation for revolutionizing the position.
Spanish footballer Iker Casillas Fernández is a former goalkeeper who played for Spanish teams. Casillas has a reputation as one of the greatest goalkeepers since his spectacular saves have earned him the nickname “San Iker” (Saint Iker).
The former professional football player Schmeichel was a goalkeeper for the Danish national team. It was during his tenure at Manchester United, where he won the 1999 UEFA Champions League Final to complete the treble, that he achieved his most tremendous success. During his heydays, he was widely dubbed as one of the tallest athletes in the sports world.
The former goalkeeper is a German football executive, as well as a professional player. A member of the Karlsruher SC Junior team since 1975, he began his career with the team. In December 2006, Kahn also had his debut match in this experienced squad.