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Kristof Van Hout (born 9 February 1987) is a Belgian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. [1] [2] With a height of 2.08m, he is considered one of the tallest footballers in history. [3]
One of the tallest players in world football at 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m), Holý is a commanding goalkeeper with good shot-stopping and kicking abilities. [61] [62] [63] His height gives him a natural advantage in covering the goal, collecting crosses, and distributing the ball long distances. [64]
Goalkeeper: Team information; Current team. Waltham Abbey: Youth career; 1999–2007: ... he is considered as the tallest footballer in history. [11] [12] References
This is a list of the tallest people, verified by Guinness World Records or other reliable sources. According to Guinness World Records, Robert Wadlow of the United States (1918–1940) was the tallest person in recorded history , measuring 272 cm (8 ft 11 in) at the time of his death.
At the age of 19 years and 6 days, Sulte became the second youngest goalkeeper to start an MLS match. Sulte, 6 ft. 7 in., became the tallest goalkeeper in MLS history to play in a match. [7] On November 1, 2024, Sulte's contract option was picked up by Portland following a successful loan spell at Indy Eleven. [8]
The tallest countries in the world have an average height of between about 5'8" and 5'10", and include the Netherlands, Estonia, and Denmark.
Nicknamed "Big Ben", Bishop is the tallest goaltender ever to play in the NHL, along with Mikko Koskinen, Mads Søgaard, Ivan Fedotov, and Dennis Hildeby at a height of 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m). [ 2 ] [ 3 ] He was a three-time Vezina Trophy finalist as the NHL's top goaltender.
Tonny Brogaard (born 10 February 1984), formerly Tonny Nielsen, is a Danish football goalkeeper, who last played at Boldklubben Frem in the Danish 1st Division. At 206 cm (6'9"), he is one of the tallest playing footballers. [1]