goal keeper
Saves the shots
A goalkeeper is the player positioned in front of the goal to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
In soccer, hockey, and similar sports, the goalkeeper is the last line of defense, typically wearing distinctive gear and granted special privileges within the goal area: The goalkeeper made a diving save.
Also spelled as two words or shortened to keeper or goalie.
- goaltenderPlayer defending the net
- goalieNet-guarding player
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- shot stopperGoalie, informally
- blockSolid mass, or impede
shot-stopper · custodian · save · catch · dive · penalty · reflexes · clean sheet · positioning · spatial awareness · goalminder · anticipation · one on one · net · penalty area · semi-circle · distribution · sentinel
goal keeperstriker
One who hits targets
goal scorer · forward · centre forward · attacker · finisher
goal keeperstriker
One who hits targets
goal scorer · finisher · marksman · sharpshooter · attacker