Date Of Birth : 2 November 1928
Nation : Yugoslavia
Height : 184 cm
Major Club : Hajduk Split, Red Star Belgrade
Caps : 59 Games
World Cup Participation : 1950, 1954, 1958 ( 6 Games)
Club Honours : 7 Times Yugoslavian League
2 Times Yugoslavian Cup
International Honours : 1952 Silver Medal Olympic Game
Individual Achievement : 1999 IFFHS Yugoslavia Goalkeeper of The Century
“Big Vlad” Vladimir Beara is the best Yugoslavian goalkeeper ever who never win any big honour in international level. The only reason he is considered in top 20 goalkeeper of all-time is his real abilities and consistency. Beara is known as the greatest goalkeeper of Europe during early 1950s. In 1953, He was selected as starter in FIFA all-star XI. Some experts believe Beara was very close to compare with Lev Yashin. Immediately after being selected to play for the Yugoslav national team he became famous mostly due to his fabulous defences in the match against England at the Highbury Arsenal Stadium. He was voted in 12th All-Time greatest goalkeeper in the world. All in all, He is rated as one of the greatest Croatian footballers of all-time.
18. Ladislao Mazurkiewicz
Date Of Birth : 14 February 1945
Nation : Uruguay
Height : 179 cm
Major Club : Penarol, Atletico Mineiro
Caps : 44 Games
World Cup Participation : 1966, 1970, 1974 ( 11 Games)
Club Honours : 5 Times Uruguay Championship
1 Time Copa Libertadores
1 Time Intercontinental Cup
International Honours : 1967 Copa America Winners
Individual Achievement : 1970 FIFA World Cup Best Goalkeeper
1999 IFFHS Uruguay Goalkeeper of The Century
Ladislao Mazukiewicz is one of the best goalkeepers ever to come from the Americas. He was gotten a compliment by Lev Yashin that he was his successor. He is an. He helped the Uruguay national team to qualify to the semifinals of the 1970 World Cup, where the charrúas were stopped by the eventual champions, Brazil and finally won fourth place. He was elected the best goalkeeper of that tournament. He has also played for the Brazilian side Atlético Mineiro. He is perhaps most famous for being the goalkeeper that fell for Pelé's sensational trick at the 1970 World Cup Finals when he let the ball run one way past Mazurkiewicz and he ran the other, before almost scoring with a shot while he was turning back towards the goal. Mazurkiewicz was voted by IFFHS’s poll 5th South American’s greatest goalkeeper of all-time and 12th World’s greatest goalkeeper of the century.
17. Bert Trautmann
Date Of Birth : 22 October 1923
Nation : West Germany
Height : Unknown
Major Club : Manchester City
Caps : None
World Cup Participation : None
Club Honours : 1 Time FA Cup Winner
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement : Manchester City ‘s Greatest Player Ever
1956 FWA Footballer Of The Year
English Football Hall Of Fame
Truatmann is the hidden legendary goalkeeper in football history. He was arrested as prisoner in world war II from British. This is an origin of everything for his greatness. He start his football career in amateur but his outstanding keeping led him to be a professional player. Although he was discredited because of being former German soldier, He eventually proved himself as the best goalkeeper in Great Britain or even one of the best goalkeeper in the world according to Yashin ‘s mention that Truatmann was only world-class keeper in that era after him. Trautmann was specialist as penalty stopper, Saving 60 % of those he faced over in his career. He was also known for his excellent anticipation. However, It is regrettable that he had never called to play for his nation because playing outside country and this is the only reason he could not be ranked so high as his ability.
16. Jean-Marie Pfaff
Date Of Birth : 4 December 1953
Nation : Belgium
Height : 180 cm
Major Club : Beveren, Bayern Munich
Caps : 64 Games
World Cup Participation : 1982, 1986 (10 Games)
Club Honours : 3 Times Bundesliga
2 Times DFB Pokal
1 Time Belgium League
1 Time Belgium Cup
International Honours : 1986 FIFA World Cup Fourth Place
1980 European Championship Runner-Up
Individual Achievement : 1978 Belgium Golden Shoe Winners
2 Times European Goalkeeper Of The Year (1983, 1987)
1987 IFFHS World ‘s Best Goalkeeper
1999 IFFHS Belgium Goalkeeper of The Century
Marie-Pfaff was among the best goalkeepers during 80’s and one of the best Belgium footballers of all-time. Kicker Magazine ranked him in world-class 1.5 seasons and 4.5 seasons of International-class from total 7 years in Bundesliga. His impressive performance very partly led Belgium to the most successful in their history both European championship and FIFA world cup. He was noted for his undeniable talent, outlandish behavior and extravagant keeping style. Marie Pfaff was voted as the best goalkeeper Belgium has ever produced beat even world-class GK like Michael Preud’homme. Marie Pfaff was voted by IFFHS’s poll 16th World’s best goalkeeper of the century.
15. Gilmar Dos Santos Neves
Date Of Birth : 22 August 1930
Nation : Brazil
Height : 181 cm
Major Club : Corinthians, Santos
Caps : 94 Games
World Cup Participation : 1958, 1962, 1966 ( 14 Games)
Club Honours : 5 Times Brazil National Championship
2 Times Copa Libertadores Cup
2 Times Intercontinental Cup
International Honours : 2 Times FIFA World Cup Champion (1958, 1962)
2 Times Copa America Runner-Up (1957, 1959)
Individual Achievement : 1999 IFFHS Brazil Goalkeeper of The Century
Brazil Football Museum Hall Of Fame
Gilmar is widely considered as the greatest Brazilian goalkeeper of all-time and the only goalkeeper in history to win world cup two times in the starting position. Gilmar always showed many impressive saves to help Brazil survive for conceding goals due to their non-condensation in defensive system. He made seven clean sheets from fourteen games in world cup three tournaments. Incredibly, He never been selected in the World Cup All-Star team in any touenament. Gilmar is remembered for his sober style and peaceful personality. He was selected as the first choice goalkeeper in Corinthians’ team of century. He totally made 35 clean sheets for his overall international matches. Gilmar was voted by IFFHS’s poll 11th World’s greatest goalkeeper of the century.
14. Toni Harald Schumacher
Date Of Birth : 6 March 1954
Nation : West Germany
Height : 186 cm
Major Club : FC Koln
Caps : 76 Games
World Cup Participation : 1982, 1986 (14 Games)
Club Honours : 1 Time German Champion
3 Times German Cups
International Honours : 1980 European Championship Winners
2 Times FIFA World Cup Runner-Up (1982, 1986)
Individual Achievement : 2 Times German Footballer Of The Year (1984, 1986)
1986 FIFA World Cup Silver Ball
1986 FIFA World Cup Best Goalkeeper
1984 European Goalkeeper Of The Year
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could not be considered among the best ever. Kicker magazine rank him in 4.5 world-class seasons plus 4.5 seasons of international-class. Additionally, His violent behavior with Patick Battiston in world cup 1982 took him not as popular as he should have been. Schumaccher was the very influence player helping Germany reach two World Cup final matches. On the field, Schumacher was an effective goalkeeper, and was one of the first keepers to master a one-armed throw that could propel the ball well into the opponents' half.He was noted for his effective keeper who is excellent in positioning, reading games and pressured opponents. Schumaccher holds the record of the most appearances for FC Koln. He won 24 clean sheets for West Germany national team.
13. Ubaldo Fillol
Date Of Birth : 21 July 1950
Nation : Argentina
Height : 183 cm
Major Club : River Plate
Caps : 58 Games
World Cup Participation : 1974, 1978, 1982 (13 Games)
Club Honours : 3 Times Argentina Champions
International Honours : 1978 FIFA World Cup Champion
Individual Achievement : 1977 Argentina League Player Of The Year
1978 FIFA World Cup’s Best Goalkeeper
3 Times Silver Medal South American Footballer Of The Year
South American XI All-Time Dream Team
“The Duck” Ubaldo Fillol is widely rated as the greatest goalkeeper ever to come from the America continent. On another word, He is the best goalkeeper of all-time if not consider Europe continent. He was totally voted in top five South American footballer of the year 8 times. His best highlight is his performance in world cup 1978 which he made many brilliant saves especially final match until Argentina won their victory first world cup. Fillol was a keeper with some of the fastest reflexes to ever play the game plus his excellent shot-blocking and positional play. His world-class performance era was during lately 70’s to early 80’s. In 1972, He made the best record most penalties shot saves in a season of Argentinean league with six. Filol was voted the third best south American goalkeeper of all-time by IFFHS’s poll.
12. Peter Shilton
Date Of Birth : 18 September 1949
Nation : England
Height : 185 cm
Major Club : Leicester City, Nottingham Forest, Derby County
Caps : 125 Games
World Cup Participation : 1982, 1986, 1990 (17 Games)
Club Honours : 1 Time English Top Division Champion
1 Time League Cup
: 2 Times European Cup (1979, 1980)
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement : 1978 PFA Players ‘s Player Of The Year
1989 European Goalkeeper Of The Year
One of the most popular English footballers during 70’s to 80’s. He played more than 1,000 career matches and holds all-time record for most competitive appearances in world football and being the most caps player for England national team. He has the rare distinction of having played over 100 league games for 5 different clubs. Shilton did not make his World Cup finals debut until the age of 32. Shilton also holds the record for most clean sheets in world cup tournament with 10. He was known for his bossing defense and his reliability. In 1986 World Cup Quarter-Final round, He conceded goal by a hand of Maradona. That event has been one of the most popular highlight in world cup’s history. Nonetheless, His career was quite disadvantage playing in second division for full 5 seasons. He made 66 clean sheets and conceded only 83 goals in his international appearance. IFFHS’s poll show his 8th rank of the greatest goalkeeper of the century.
11. Frantisek Planicka
Date Of Birth : 2 June 1904
Nation : Czechoslovakia
Height : 172 cm
Major Club : Slavia Praque
Caps : 73 Games
World Cup Participation : 1934, 1938 (8 Games)
Club Honours : 8 Times Czechoslovakian League
3 Times Bohemia Cup
1932 Mitropa Cup
International Honours : 1934 FIFA World Cup Runner-Up
Individual Achievement : 1938 FIFA World Cup’s Best Goalkeeper
1999 IFFHS Czechslovakia Goalkeeper of The Century
“The Cat of Praque” Planicka is one of the most honoured players in history of Czechoslovakian football. His characteristic was sportsmanship as he never once being cautioned or sent off in his career. In 1985, UNESCO gave him the international fair play award. Although he was of below-averag
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