Goalkeeper: meaning, definitions and examples

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goalkeeper

 

[ ˈɡəʊlkɪˌpə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

football

A goalkeeper is a player in the sport of football whose special task is to stop the opposing team from scoring by catching, blocking or punching the ball.

Synonyms

keeper, netminder, shot-stopper

Examples of usage

  • The goalkeeper made a spectacular save.
  • The team's goalkeeper is known for his quick reflexes.

Translations

Translations of the word "goalkeeper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 goleiro

🇮🇳 गोलकीपर

🇩🇪 Torwart

🇮🇩 penjaga gawang

🇺🇦 воротар

🇵🇱 bramkarz

🇯🇵 ゴールキーパー (gōrukīpā)

🇫🇷 gardien de but

🇪🇸 portero

🇹🇷 kaleci

🇰🇷 골키퍼 (golkiper)

🇸🇦 حارس مرمى (haris marma)

🇨🇿 brankář

🇸🇰 brankár

🇨🇳 守门员 (shǒuményuán)

🇸🇮 vratar

🇮🇸 markvörður

🇰🇿 қақпашы

🇬🇪 მეკარე (mek'are)

🇦🇿 qapıçı

🇲🇽 portero

Word origin

The term 'goalkeeper' originated in the sport of football in the 19th century. It refers to the player positioned in front of the goal whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring. Over the years, the position of the goalkeeper has evolved, with new techniques and equipment enhancing their abilities to stop shots. Today, goalkeepers are considered crucial members of a football team, often playing a decisive role in the outcome of matches.

See also: goal, goalie, goalless, goalpost, goals, goaltender.