Here in Malaysia, I have noticed that whenever there is a match, everybody wants to be the outfield player. The Messis, Henries and Ronaldos. Certain people will reluctantly be the Skrtels or Nestas. No ones to be Joe Hart or Buffon. Normally it will be at least 5 minutes before someone is extremely reluctant to be chosen and just go stand between the post. Afterall, all you need to do is just stretch your hand and the opposition will not score. And all teams are definitely have a good back line. Right?
Wrong.
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| Gigi Buffon's shot stopping moment |
The 'keeper is an important player of the team. Cliche. Afterall, he is IN the team. Apart from preventing the ball going into the net (a.k.a Shot Stopping), he is the one who breaks up attacks, cut-off through ball, interrupts crosses and most importantly organises the defending players. Ability to take command of his area, timing in rushing out or making decisions, and communicating with the outfield players are essential as well. In addition, especially in the modern game, having a ball-playing and tad attacking creativity goalkeeper is a bonus. Take Pepe Reina for example.
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| Pepe Reina's distribution and back line organising are his plus points |
Hence, not everybody can be just shoved to the back and stand between the posts.After all, they are the ones who is going to take the blame/responsibility when a goal was conceded. The sense of responsibility and pressure on GKs are the heaviest. They are the last defense of the team. Therefore, one has to be ultimately focused, brave, composed, determined and influential to be a good GK.
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| Joe Hart, one of the new generation 'keepers worth modelling after |
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