goalkeeper

A goalkeeper, often called a "goalie," is a player whose primary role is to defend the goal in sports like soccer, hockey, and lacrosse. Their main objective is to prevent the opposing team from scoring by blocking shots and intercepting the ball or puck. In soccer, a goalkeeper can score a goal, but only if they kick the ball into the opponent's net; they cannot score by throwing or punching the ball directly. If a goalkeeper receives a red card, they are ejected from the game, and their team must either play without a goalie or substitute another player. Some notable goalkeepers include Lev Yashin, Gianluigi Buffon, Manuel Neuer, Iker Casillas, Gordon Banks, Dino Zoff, and Oliver Kahn.123