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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.
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 professional footballer in history. [11] [12 ...
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]
Playing as a reserve goalkeeper for Danish amateur club Fremad Amager, he was brought to English club Doncaster Rovers in May 2005. He signed a two-year contract and looked to compete for the starting goalkeeper spot with fellow Dane Jan Budtz. One of the tallest players in the league, Nielsen was known as "The Gentle Giant" of football.
Zeljko Kalac (born 16 December 1972) is an Australian former soccer player who is currently head coach of Inter Lions in the NSW League One. [2] Standing at 2.02 m, Kalac is the tallest player to have represented the Australia national football team.
On 2 November 2013, Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begović scored a goal which was the fastest for a professional goalkeeper in football history (13 seconds). [7] On 27 April 1985, SV Darmstadt 98 goalkeeper Wilhelm Huxhorn broke the record for the longest goal in football history (103 metres / 112.6 yards), in a match against Fortuna Köln. [8]
[1] [2] When Siaha signed for the Sockers, it was believed that he was the tallest goalkeeper at that point in MASL history, though he did not make an official appearance for the indoor club. [1] He departed the Sockers to join San Diego Loyal for their 2021 USL Championship season .