World Cup 2022 Goalkeepers!
FIFA World Cup 2022 Goalkeepers? Have you ever wondered about which goalkeepers have performed well at the World Cup in 2022? well, if you have then no need to think again because Sillyseason.com has come up with a list of the Top 5 World Cup 2022 Goalkeepers. Watch & Bet Here =>
One of the hardest jobs on the pitch is being a goalkeeper and this is a job that does not only requires courage but also some intelligence to stop an incoming goal. What most people don’t know is that a goalkeeper usually is the heart of the team but unfortunately they rarely get the credits they deserve unlike their counterparts the forwards and attacking midfielders who are praised for their electrifying goals.
With the FIFA World Cup 2022 ends with the glory of Argentina after 36 years, we have put down a list of the top 5 FIFA World Cup 2022 goalkeepers.
There has been quite a number of surprising additions to the teams participating in the World Cup and some highly rated stars will be left out in the selection process.
Top 5 World Cup 2022 Goalkeepers To Watch-Out For In FIFA World Cup 2022
Wojciech Szczesny (Poland)
Wojciech Szczesny is one of the top FIFA World Cup 2022 Goalkeepers.
Poland was eliminated early as they lost to France in Round-of-16. Despite the exit from the last 16, Wojciech Szczesny was the standout performer for Poland. The Polish side beat Saudi Arabia and played a draw against Mexico. They lost their group-stage game against Argentina.
The 32-year-old keeper kept two clean sheets in 4 matches and he kept Argentina legend Messi silent. Despite a loss against Argentina, he made a penalty save against the PSG forward.
Hugo Lloris (France)
Hugo Lloris is one of the best goalkeepers in Europe and he led his side to second successive world cup final. France lost to Argentina in the final but he delivered best performance.
He won a record-equalling 142nd cap for France as he captained the holders in their last-16 tie with Poland. He equalled the all-time record held by 1998 World Cup-winning full-back Lilian Thuram.
France’s Hugo Lloris has been a first-choice goalkeeper for Tottenham and did his best in the last 3 years. He made 37 appearances in Premier League last season, which means he hasn’t missed a single match.
He started for France at the 2014 World Cup, helping the team to the quarter-finals. He was also the starting goalkeeper of the French squad that reached the final of Euro 2016. He was part of France’s FIFA World Cup triumph in 2018.
Jordan Pickford (England)
The England keeper is also one of the top FIFA World Cup 2022 Goalkeepers. Jordan Pickford came out as a top name for the Three Lions.
Pickford has been outstanding for Southgate’s side to see England making into the quarterfinals. In the last-16 tie against Senegal, he produced an outstanding save to ensure Senegal didn’t start the match with their tails up.
That proved to be game-changing from him. Former England skipper David Beckham wrote the following message on his Instagram story ‘in safe hands’, added with a picture of Pickford raising his hands in delight.
In 2019, Pickford scored and then saved the decisive penalty to earn third place at the inaugural EURO Cup Finals. In UEFA Euro 2020, Pickford became the first goalkeeper in history to keep clean sheets in the first five games of a European Championship. He saved 2 Italy penalties during the shoot-out in the Final. England lost the game but Pickford won the Golden Glove award.
Andries Noppert (Netherlands)
Andries Noppert is one of the top World Cup 2022 goalkeepers.
He has led the Dutch side into the quarterfinals of the World Cup 2022 after a victory against the USA in a round-of-16 tie. His side lost to Argentina in the last 8 but his performance was key in the campaign of the Dutch side.
The Dutch goalkeeper managed two clean sheets in five matches. He kept one against Senegal and one against Qatar. Noppert had 12 saves to his name in the tournament.
Emiliano Martinez (Argentina)
Emiliano Martínez is one of the top World Cup 2022 Goalkeepers.
Martinez won the golden gloves at World Cup 2022 with his goalkeeping skills. His mind games and brilliant saves during the penalty shootout in the final helped Argentina to end the drought of 36 years. He guided Argentina to the third World Cup title in Qatar.
The 30-year-old goalkeeper plays for Aston Villa and his demand will be high among top European clubs. He made two saves in the penalty shootout against France. His save in 120th minute was also key when the scoreline was 3-3. He also played important role in Argentina’s quarterfinal victory against Netherlands.
Read more about World Cup 2022 at www.fifa.com.
See More:
- FIFA World Cup 2022 Best Players
- FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Winners list
- List of World Cup Top Goal Scorers All Time
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