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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.
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]
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]
Matthew "Spider" Burton (born 19 May 1970) is a retired Australian rules footballer.He played as a ruckman and began his Football career at Subiaco. "Spider" Burton, as he's commonly known, because of his 210 cm (6 ft 11 in) frame, was formerly the AFL's tallest player.
Paul Millar is a Scottish former footballer who last played for Deveronvale and is most notably remembered for his time at Elgin City F.C. Standing at 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m) tall, Millar is widely recognized as the tallest player in world football to date. [1]
Kevin Derek Michael Francis (born 6 December 1967) is a former professional footballer who played as a striker. At 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m), Francis was at one time the tallest player in the Football League. [3] He is best known for his four-year spell at Stockport County, where he scored 117 goals.
Tor Hogne Aarøy (born 20 March 1977) is a Norwegian former football forward. Standing 2.04 m (6 ft 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) tall, Aarøy is one of the world's tallest professional footballers. In a video game by EA Sports , FIFA 15 , he is credited as the tallest player in the game, at 6'8.
Because Gatti was the tallest player on the squad, he changed his position from midfielder to defender. [11] [3] Gatti's side were relegated to Promozione at the end of the season. [10] Verbania were impressed by Gatti's performances as a defender in a match against them, and they purchased him on a permanent contract in 2018. [4]