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The 50: Top 50 goalkeepers in football history.

The 50: Top 50 goalkeepers in football history.

The 2010s: All lists.

The 2010s: All lists.

Predicting Petr Čech’s hockey success based on his soccer career.

Predicting Petr Čech’s hockey success based on his soccer career.

April 19, 2020April 25, 2020 Mouhamad Rachini Articles, Heroes, International Football, Rest of World, The 50 (series)

The 50: Top 10 African goalkeepers of all time.

On April 25, 2020, Between the Sticks will turn one year old. To celebrate the site's anniversary (as well as its 50th post), goalkeeper journalist Mouhamad Rachini is ranking the 10 best goalkeepers from each of the five continents; Africa, Asia/Oceania, Europe, North/Central America, and South America. 

April 19, 2020April 25, 2020 Mouhamad Rachini Articles, Heroes, International Football, Rest of World, The 50 (series)

The 50: Top 10 Asian & Oceanic goalkeepers of all time.

On April 25, 2020, Between the Sticks will turn one year old. To celebrate the site's anniversary (as well as its 50th post), goalkeeper journalist Mouhamad Rachini is ranking the 10 best goalkeepers from each of the five continents; Africa, Asia/Oceania, Europe, North/Central America, and South America. 

April 19, 2020April 27, 2020 Mouhamad Rachini Articles, Heroes, International Football, The 50 (series)

The 50: Top 50 goalkeepers in football history.

On April 25, 2020, Between the Sticks will turn one year old. To celebrate the site's anniversary (as well as its 50th post), goalkeeper journalist Mouhamad Rachini is ranking the 10 best goalkeepers from each of the five continents; Africa, Asia/Oceania, Europe, North/Central America, and South America. 

April 14, 2020 Mouhamad Rachini GK Analysis, Heroes, La Liga

Classic GK Analysis: Saint Iker performs two miracles in Seville.

For a number of soccer fans, especially those who grew up in the 21st century, former Real Madrid and Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas may be the greatest goalkeeper in the sport's history. He's... [READ MORE[].

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 Mouhamad Rachini GK Analysis, Heroes, International Football

Classic GK Analysis: The game that introduced Lev Yashin to the world.

How can you say this player was so good when you never saw him play? It's the go-to argument for when a player of the past is mentioned in a positive light. I'm sure you've heard it dozens... [READ MORE]

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 Mouhamad Rachini GK Analysis, Heroes, International Football

Classic GK Analysis: Manuel Neuer’s performance vs. Algeria was nothing short of iconic.

Every player has that one game that we remember them for; that performance that trumps any other single-game show the player has put on. It's not just one spectacular goal or gritty tackle; this is... [READ MORE].

February 25, 2020April 14, 2020 Mouhamad Rachini GK Analysis, Rest of Europe

GK Analysis: Muslera save shows how important a one-man wall can be.

It's a victory 21 years in the making. For the first time since 1999, Galatasaray beat their cross-town rival Fenerbahçe in Kadıköy, Istanbul. The reigning Süper Lig champions defeated their eternal enemies by a score of 3-1... [READ MORE]

February 23, 2020June 22, 2020 Mouhamad Rachini GK Analysis, Heroes, La Liga

GK Analysis: What to make of Thibaut Courtois on Levante’s game-winner?

Stop me if you've heard this before: Thibaut Courtois' error cost Real Madrid a win. It seems to be the story of his Los Blancos career. Since controversially forcing his way to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in 2018, Courtois'... [READ MORE]

January 6, 2020 Mouhamad Rachini GK Analysis, Heroes, La Liga

GK Analysis: Last-minute save showcases all of Oblak’s strengths.

Jan Oblak clearly doesn't believe in New Year's resolutions. While most of us are spending our first days of 2020 living through our "new year, new me" fantasies, Oblak has continued doing what he's always... [READ MORE].

December 29, 2019 Mouhamad Rachini Articles, Heroes, The 2010s

The 2010s: Top 10 goalkeepers of the past decade (Men, 5th to 1st).

To celebrate the end of the 2010s, goalie journalist Mouhamad Rachini takes a look back at some of the top netminders to have kept the sheets clean this decade. [READ MORE].

December 26, 2019January 6, 2020 Mouhamad Rachini Articles, Heroes, The 2010s

The 2010s: Top 10 goalkeepers of the past decade (Men, 10th to 6th).

To celebrate the end of the 2010s, goalie journalist Mouhamad Rachini takes a look back at some of the top netminders to have kept the sheets clean this decade. [READ MORE].

December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 Mouhamad Rachini Articles, Heroes, Other Sports, The 2010s

The 2010s: Top 10 ice hockey goaltenders of the past decade (5th to 1st).

To celebrate the end of the 2010s, goalie journalist Mouhamad Rachini takes a look back at some of the top netminders to have kept the sheets clean this decade. [READ MORE]

December 22, 2019February 7, 2020 Mouhamad Rachini Articles, Heroes, Other Sports, The 2010s

The 2010s: All lists.

To celebrate the end of the 2010s, goalie journalist Mouhamad Rachini takes a look back at some of the top netminders to have kept the sheets clean this decade. [READ MORE]

December 22, 2019December 31, 2019 Mouhamad Rachini Articles, Heroes, Other Sports, The 2010s

The 2010s: Top 10 ice hockey goaltenders of the past decade. (10th to 6th)

To celebrate the end of the 2010s, goalie journalist Mouhamad Rachini takes a look back at some of the top netminders to have kept the sheets clean this decade. [READ MORE]

December 9, 2019 Mouhamad Rachini Articles, Bundesliga

Yann Sommer: The undersized ‘keeper inching Gladbach towards a historic Bundesliga title.

When a deflected shot from Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich slipped under the leg of Borussia Mönchengladbach's Yann Sommer, Borussia-Park held its collective breath. The Bundesliga-leading Foals were hosting the reigning champions Bayern Munich on Saturday... [READ MORE]

November 28, 2019May 2, 2020 Mouhamad Rachini GK Analysis, Premier League, UEFA Champions League/Europa League

GK Analysis: Kepa could do nothing to stop Daniel Wass’s game-tying goal.

What's with Spanish football clubs and Champions League goals being scored from incredibly acute angles? A day after Atletico Madrid conceded a Paulo Dybala freekick from the left side of their goal, Valencia struck a... [READ MORE]

November 26, 2019November 27, 2019 Mouhamad Rachini Articles, Counterparts [series], GK Analysis, Heroes, Other Sports

Counterparts: Agility and footwork the keys to Navas and Quick’s success.

Ice hockey and soccer nets are pretty big for their sports. It's not rocket science. In the National Hockey League, the world's premier ice hockey club competition, a goaltender must guard a goal measuring 120 cm tall and 180 cm... [READ MORE]

November 11, 2019December 21, 2019 Mouhamad Rachini Bundesliga, Counterparts [series], GK Analysis, Heroes, Other Sports

Counterparts: Neuer and Brodeur’s distribution changed their sports forever.

From an honours perspective, it's easy to see where some of the similarities between goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and goaltender Martin Brodeur lie. Both goalies have won practically everything there was to win in their careers. Neuer... [READ MORE]

October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 Mouhamad Rachini GK Analysis, Heroes, Other Sports

Predicting Petr Čech’s hockey success based on his soccer career.

Petr Čech trudged down the tunnel to a chorus of cheers. The 37-year-old had just played a full match, complete with overtime and a shootout. He had backstopped his side to a 3-2 victory... [READ MORE]

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 Mouhamad Rachini Articles, Heroes, La Liga, The Iker Casillas Story

The Iker Casillas story: Chapter Five

"That's enough, for fuck's sake!" Iker Casillas was livid. The Real Madrid goalkeeper raised his right arm disapprovingly, his mouth clenched and his eyes fixated on the ground beneath him. Unable to contain himself, Casillas... [READ MORE]

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