Euro 2016: A fan's take on the Top 5 Goalkeepers from the tournament

4. Hannes Halldorsson

   

   Halldorsson in the game against Hungary. (source: zimbio.com)

From a population of just over three lakhs, Halldorsson was chosen as the best man to protect the Iceland goal. The 32-year-old Icelander did his job as Iceland made it to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Euro 2016.

Although Halldorsson’s performances were not perfect in both the quarterfinals and the round of 16 of the tournament, his contribution in the group stages helped Iceland qualify above Portugal. With 27 saves, he tops the table and has also made 24 claims.

Despite conceding five against France, he makes it to this list showing the quality of his performance. He has also saved a penalty in the group stages against Austria. Halldorsson initially wanted to give up on football as he favoured a career as a film director. Looks like her made a good choice sticking to football.