Whereas every role in football has undergone a revolution in modern times, the goalkeeping position stands out for the increasing burden that the modern game has placed on custodians. Previously, the skill set of a great goalkeeper consisted of jaw-dropping reflexes, shot-stopping, a tall height, amazing ball-handling skills and pinpoint ball distribution. However, modern football coaches are now salivating for goalkeepers who possess great passing abilities and are thus able to kickstart their teams’ attacks from the back. Manchester City’s Brazilian net-minder Ederson has been hailed as the most complete custodian and as an example of a modern goalkeeper. The 26-year-old boasts the highest pass accuracy of 86 per cent among all goalkeepers in the 2019/2020 English Premier League.

Source: The Star July 31, 2020 01:52 UTC