5 Tallest Players In FIFA World Cup 2014

The World Cup is already underway, but there are still a few bits of interesting trivia that you dont know as yet. For example, do you know who the tallest players in the world cup are? If not then take a look at 5 of the tallest players participating at this edition of the FIFA World Cup.

#1 Fraser Forster

Height: 2.01m (6 ft 7 in)

Country: England

Caps: 2

Celtic shot stopper Fraser Forster has gone into the World Cup as the tournaments tallest player. Even though, Forster is unlikely to get any playing time due to Joe Hart being the Three Lions’ undisputed no. 1, he will have a lot to offer if he is called upon.

#2 Asmir Begovic

Height: 1.98m (6 ft 6 in)

Country: Bosnia

Caps: 30

The highly talented Stoke City goalkeeper is the World Cups second tallest player standing at an astonishing 6 feet 6 inches. The 26-year-old is his countrys undisputed number 1 and will be integral for them in Brazil.

#3 Jasmin Fejzic

Height: 1.98m (6 ft 6 in)

Country: Bosnia

Caps: 0

Bosnia sure have their fare share of tall players, and one of them is Jasmin Fejzic who is an understudy to Asmir Begovic.

#4 Thibaut Courtois

Height: 1.98m (6 ft 6 in)

Country: Belgium

Caps: 17

The young Belgian who is one of the best young goalkeepers in the world makes the World Cup’s tallest list due to his towering 6 feet 6 inches figure.

#5 Per Mertesacker

Height: 1.98m (6ft 6 in)

Country: Germany

Caps: 98

The huge German has gone into the World Cup as the tournaments tallest outfield player which shouldnt come as a surprise to Arsenal fans who have quite a unique nickname for him.