goalkeeper

noun

goal·keep·er ˈgōl-ˌkē-pər

: a player who defends the goal in any of various games (such as hockey, lacrosse, or soccer)

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Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, is a soccer fan who played as a goalkeeper and supported San Lorenzo while growing up in Argentina. —

George Ramsay, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024 West Ham's goalkeeper debate: Has Fabianski got an opportunity to steal Areola's spot? —

New York Times, 20 Nov. 2024 Only once, in the first half, was there a moment when Bayern almost gave away a breakaway when goalkeeper Manuel Neuer needlessly stormed out of his goal. —

Manuel Veth, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 According to The Telegraph, this included goalkeeper Juan Chocca Llacta, who suffered serious burns and is being treated at a nearby hospital. —

Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for goalkeeper