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.
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].
Summer of goalkeeping: Wuilker Faríñez (Copa América)
When they were 21-years-old, Humphry Davy discovered nitrous oxide, Stephen Foster wrote the traditional American song “Oh! Susanna”, Thomas Edison created his first invention (an electric vote recorder), and Steve Jobs co-founded Apple with Steve Wozniak... [READ MORE]
Summer of goalkeeping: Christiane Endler (Women’s World Cup)
Football goalkeepers are a unique bunch. They task themselves with guarding a large goal (8 feet tall by 24 feet wide, to be exact) for 90 minutes a game (sometimes more). They serve as the last line of defence... [READ MORE]
GK Analysis: Should César Azpilicueta’s goal have stood?
Six years after their debut Europa League final appearance, Chelsea are back for a second taste of UEL glory. The Blues clinched their lone championship in the competition through a 2-1 win over Benfica in... [READ MORE]
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