What is a Sweeper Keeper?

We define a sweeper keeper; their tactical use, historical roots, and their modern application in the Premier League.

Alex Stewart defines a sweeper keeper; their tactical use, historical roots, and their modern application in the Premier League.

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[shahe]

I have to agree Willy Cabellero's passing is out of this world. His assist to a Croatia player in the World Cup group stage match 2018 will always be remembered.

[Tifo]

Who's your favourite Keeper? I enjoyed Harry Kane in goal that time..

[VenomGamingYT]

For Suarez, the goalie is the first attacker but the striker first goalie ;)

[vitorpavani]

Doing South America some justice: José Luis Chilavert, Rogério Ceni and René Higuita played sweeper keeper as early as the 1990s. And they also were free kick / penalty takers.

[Angielovesgirls]

These are so amazing it's unreal how this channel hasn't blown up yet.

[vd]

Would love to watch a video about various Goalkeeper styles and general category of GKs.

[mightymoeish]

HAHAHA he retired once the rule was changed

[disty]

A video about sweeper keeper and only mentioning Manuel Neuer in half a sentence? Topic missed.

[fleshunit]

Outstanding video. This channel is poised for greatness.

[shaquillesheppard]

Hopefully speroni's contribution will be remembered one of my favorite goalkeepers

[curtisseebaran]

Great information. Didn't think much of that position in that sense. Gives me a greater appreciation for the sweeper keeper.

[chandleranderson]

Any chance on a video on how Johan Cryuff changed football/total football or has it already been done, great videos as always.

[aidanjanemcintosh]

Yeah, everyone remember THAT sweeper-keeper moment of Claudio Bravo... one of the best red card ever...

[Goalkeepers]

What a wonderful video. This is teaching material for every keeper academy! Thank you. We shall use this a lot. Keep up this great work

[faramund]

Only now that I’ve truly begun investigating football tactics do I understand how great Cruyff was!

[Dr.Phoenix]

Since the departure of Bravo, Ter Stagen has been quite brilliant in sweeper keeper role for Barcelona

[hughmungus]

I just want to keep watching you write stuff, it's so satisfying to watch

[deketk]

Although I play football for recreation only I primarily play as a keeper. This video was so useful

[RasDam]

No mention of Van Gaal who gave career debuts to both Van Der Sar and Victor Valdes. He also used Jasper Cillesen for the national team and Sergio Romero for AZ. Interesting that his contribution is overlooked.

[bipinsharma]

I recently subscribed to this channel and am now seeing what all things I've missed. These videos are outstanding. Thanks a ton, and keep up the good work! :)