Who is the best goalkeeper right now?

Discussion in 'BigSoccer Polls' started by madhoman, Aug 17, 2004.

  1. Pibe#10

    Pibe#10 Member

    May 1, 2003
    ArmeniA
    Nat'l Team:
    Colombia
    how can Keller be included??? :eek:
     
  2. thezone

    thezone New Member

    Jul 3, 2004
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    At this moment in time, I think Nikopolidis has to be considered. He did not make a single mistake at the Euros, and he was the keeper of the tournament. He also played very well in the friendly vs. the Czech Republic. The Czechs dominated, but thanks to good goalkeeping (and, admittedly, a few posts also) the game ended scoreless.
     
  3. Qwerty Palindrome

    Qwerty Palindrome New Member

    Aug 16, 2004
    Hell
    Nikola Milojevic!

    YEAH!! he allowed an amazing 14 goals to be scored on his team during their brief stay at the Olympics! He's the greatest!

    :D
     
  4. Ilovevanuatu

    Ilovevanuatu New Member

    Aug 19, 2004
    Vanuatu!
    That Costa Rican goalie impressed me yesterday.
     
  5. smith07

    smith07 New Member

    Mar 26, 2004
    how objective
     
  6. Justin O

    Justin O Member+

    Seattle Sounders
    United States
    Nov 30, 1998
    on the run from the covid
    Club:
    Seattle
    What you and some others here don't seem to understand is that this poll does NOT say "who is the best goalkeeper in the world right now", it simply asks which of those 4 is the best. Some have questioned Tim Howard's recent form, therefore the comparison between the guy he replaced, Barthez and him. As Howard currently seems to be up against his 2 fellow American keepers for the no. 1 keeper position on the US national team. So as you see, these four were chosen because of the connections between them.

    The “joke” is that people here honestly couldn’t tell from the choices offered and the wording of the question what this poll was designed to ask.
     
  7. 5_Rmadrid_3

    5_Rmadrid_3 New Member

    Jul 14, 2004
    Spain
    The best of those 4 is Howard.
     
  8. SABuffalo786

    SABuffalo786 New Member

    May 18, 2002
    Buffalo, New York
    Why is there a non-American as an option? What a joke.






































    :)
     
  9. madhoman

    madhoman New Member

    Nov 12, 2000
    NYC
    Everyone relax. I am happy to run a part two with more keepers, these were just the first four that popped into my mind at that moment.

    Give me a list of who you want. The first 16 will be aort of the next poll.

    madhoman
     
  10. UxSxAxfooty

    UxSxAxfooty Member+

    Jan 23, 2003
    Rochester, NY
    Club:
    Colorado Rapids
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Right on.
     
  11. Ghosting

    Ghosting Member+

    Aug 20, 2004
    Pendleton, OR
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Barthez -- Over-rated and too inconsistent

    Howard -- The most athletic of the bunch, but needs to improve his decision-making

    Keller -- Pretty athletic, a good decision-maker, and consistent... he seems to win the starting role whenever he's given a chance to play

    Friedel -- HUGE frame, less athletic than the other three, pretty good decision-maker, but doesn't control his area as well as he should for a man his size

    I like Keller best right now, but I think it won't be long 'till Howard is the man.
     
  12. 5_Rmadrid_3

    5_Rmadrid_3 New Member

    Jul 14, 2004
    Spain
    Here are some names of good goalkeepers, maybe some people don't think they're good, in that case they can also make a list.

    Buffon
    Casillas,
    Hildebrand,
    Cudicini,
    Toldo,
    Cañizares,
    Dida,
    Howard,
    Barthez,
    Kahn,
    Lehman,
    Vitor Vaia,
    Ricardo (Portugal),
    David James,
    Óscar Córdoba,
    Molina.
     
  13. Paddster

    Paddster New Member

    Dec 20, 2003
    Glasgow, Scotland
    Club:
    Glasgow Rangers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Scotland
    In my opinion, none of the 4 keepers would be in my 20. I think Buffon is the bomb! lol
     
  14. Latin Pride

    Latin Pride Member

    Aug 1, 2004
    In your house
    Club:
    Olimpia Asuncion
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    U forgot to mention the only one thats in the Guiness World Records.....

    Jose Luis Chilavert!
     
  15. 5_Rmadrid_3

    5_Rmadrid_3 New Member

    Jul 14, 2004
    Spain
    I only included goalkeepers that are actually playing now and I THINK Chilavert isn't... or is he still playing for Velez-Sarfield?
    But apart from that do you think that the others I inlcuded are good?
     
  16. dienasty

    dienasty New Member

    Aug 17, 2003
    Silent Earth
    victor valdez isnt bad but Buffon is my boy.
     
  17. Danish Dynamite

    Danish Dynamite New Member

    May 18, 2004
    Aarhus, Denmark
    Not a single mention on Thomas Sörensen :eek:
     
  18. urtel

    urtel Member

    Jul 16, 2003
    PDX
    Club:
    Rochester Rhinos
    Nat'l Team:
    Finland
    Does anyone watch the NHL? If not, there's a goaltender I compare to Dida, with one exception. Anyway, back in the 1980's, the Edmonton Oilers were the "it" team. Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Jari Kurri, Craig Simpson....the list grows. In net, the Oilers had Grant Fuhr. Gretzky and Messier would score goals, but that would leave the 'tender all by himself to defend. Needless to say, Fuhr let in some goals. Fuhr was a great goaltender, Dida is a luke-warm keeper with a great attacking team. Just as long as Sheva scores, there's no worries.

    My tip for keeper is Toldo. Consistant vetran. Who would you bet your house on? Toldo.
     
  19. ECMoney

    ECMoney Member

    May 9, 2003
    Toronto
    Grant Fuhr was an excellent goaltender for his days on Edmonton. But don't compare him to Dida, I think that Dida is a bit better than you think on Milan.

    As for Toldo, he was an excellent keeper but is starting to slip due to age and Buffon is by far the worlds #1 keeper.
     
  20. IntheNet

    IntheNet New Member

    Nov 5, 2002
    Northern Virginia
    Club:
    Blackburn Rovers FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You need to add Oliver Kahn to your choices above, but the best keeper, by far, is Brad Friedel of Blackburn Rovers! He's the best!

    IntheNet
     
  21. scotty619

    scotty619 New Member

    Apr 25, 2007
    The best goalkeeper at the moment and probz in europe is arsenals keeper Jens Lehmann!!!!!! he has been ace this season. Look at some of his saves on youtube!! :)

    SCOTT
     
  22. DJ2492

    DJ2492 Red Card

    May 27, 2007
    California
    Ricardo-Sporting CP.Did you see his performance in the WC
     
  23. FNU

    FNU BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Mar 6, 2007
    Monte Vesuvio
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Haha NONE OF THE ABOVE!
     
  24. Wolmiskav

    Wolmiskav New Member

    Jul 13, 2007
    Lima, Perú
    Without doubts at this moment:

    1. Gianluigi Buffon
    2. Petr Cech
    3. Íker Casillas
    4. Oswaldo Sánchez
    5. Grégory Coupet
     
  25. Pony Slaystation 4

    Pony Slaystation 4 New Member

    Jul 5, 2007
    here.
    Hes inconsistent during club play. but he always comes through in the Euro and WC. The Angolan keeper was also pretty good. :cool:

    Cech for me. Lehman is also good.
     

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