10 greatest goalkeepers of all time

#3 MANUEL NEUER

Manuel Neuer is the Bayern Munich and Germany captain

Arguably the player who changed the way shot-stoppers operate these days, Manuel Neuer is often seen as the perfect example of a modern goalkeeper.

Neuer joined Bayern Munich from Schalke in 2011 for €30 million and made an immediate impact with his shot-stopping abilities. A tall and strong goalkeeper, Neuer is also an excellent passer who is capable of finding outfield players with both hands and feet.

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— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) August 18, 2020

Called by many critics as a "sweeper-keeper", the Germany international's ability to rush out of his goal to clear the ball has been highly appreciated. He finished third in the FIFA Ballon d'Or for his performances for both Germany and Bayern Munich in 2014.

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#2 DINO ZOFF

Dino Zoff making a save for Italy

The second and last Italian goalkeeper to feature in this list, Dino Zoff comes second in this list of the 10 greatest goalkeepers of all time.

The Italy international spent much of his club career playing with Mantova, Napoli and Juventus, amassing 330 league appearances for the Old Lady. A fine shot-stopper who did his job perfectly, Zoff exuded confidence and calmness from the goal.

#Sweden beat #Italy 2-0 in 1983. #DinoZoff makes a save. Striker is #DanCorneliusson. pic.twitter.com/p3iHoAd6FJ

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He retired in 1983, going on to become a manager. Zoff would go on to manage the likes of Juventus, Lazio and the Italy national team. He last managed Fiorentina in 2005.

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#1 LEV YASHIN

Lev Yashin in action during the 1966 World Cup

Regarded by many as the greatest goalkeeper of all time, Lev Yashin was a one-club man, spending his entire career with Dynamo Moscow.

Nicknamed "Black Spider", Yashin was a loud goalkeeper who made his presence felt with his bravery and fine reflexes. The Soviet Union international saved 150 penalty kicks during his career, more than any other goalkeeper. He won the Ballon d'Or in 1963, the only goalkeeper to have won the award.

Seen as a revolutionary goalkeeper who changed the way the position was seen forever, Yashin retired from playing football in 1970. He spent various years at Dynamo Moscow in administrative posts. Yashin passed away in 1990, aged 60.

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