Goalkeeper: meaning, definitions and examples
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goalkeeper
[ ˈɡəʊlkɪˌpə ]
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.