shot stopper
Goal line defender
A shot stopper is a goalkeeper whose primary skill is making saves rather than commanding the penalty area, distributing the ball, or organizing the defense.
The term can be praise for reflexes and athleticism or mild criticism suggesting limited all-around ability: He's a brilliant shot stopper but struggles with crosses.
- catchSeize or snag
- saveProtect from loss
- diving saveHorizontal leap to block
- blockSolid mass, or impede
- diveHeadfirst water entry
reflexes · quick hands · goalkeeper · spot kick · tip · smother · shutout · one-on-one · focus · jump · clean sheet · parry · gloves · handling · positioning · goal line · near post · far post
football/soccer role
shot stopperstriker
One who hits targets
goal scorer · forward · centre forward · poacher · number nine
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