Goalkeepers who scored goals
From the occasional scorers to the more prolific, a look at goalkeepers who have scored goals in professional football...
The role of a goalkeeper is constantly changing and evolving. Even the term itself sounds somewhat outdated these days.
Goal keeper basically means net minder and traditionally, that was always the role of the player who stood as the last line of defence. And when formations are quoted, be it 4-4-2, 3-5-2, 4-3-3 or whatever, the goalkeeper is not even included.
Nowadays, though, the role of the goalkeeper is far different – particularly in the more progressive sides. In the age of the "sweeper-keeper", the GK is no longer just a shot-stopper, but a player who is expected to invite pressure, distribute the ball and initiate attacks from deep.
Despite all of that, scoring goals is still not part of a goalkeeper's job description. Not normally, anyway. Over the years, though, there have been plenty of goalscoring goalkeepers. Here, a look at some of the most notable and the most prolific...
From the occasional scorers to the more prolific, a look at goalkeepers who have scored goals in professional football...
