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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Wojciech Szczesny is of course the goalkeeper, and the back line is completed by Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde on the left and right flanks respectively.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
New rules aimed at preventing goalkeepers from time-wasting are also being implemented.
—Justin Guthrie, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The Rough Riders had put in their backup goalkeeper, and the Scots were awarded a penalty kick.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
Melia joined Sporting Kansas City while part of the MLS goalkeeper pool.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
New rules aimed at preventing goalkeepers from time-wasting are also being implemented.
—Justin Guthrie, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
The Rough Riders had put in their backup goalkeeper, and the Scots were awarded a penalty kick.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
Melia joined Sporting Kansas City while part of the MLS goalkeeper pool.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Goalkeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goalkeeper. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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goalkeeper
noun
goal·keep·er
ˈgōl-ˌkē-pər
: a player who defends the goal in various games
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