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The goalkeeper is the last defender in soccer. His job is to keep the opposing team from scoring goals. Every goalkeeper dreads conceding a goal in a game. Many goalkeepers have set records for the number of clean sheets they have kept.
However, there have been a number of goalkeepers in the history of football who have played a significant role in goal scoring. Free kicks and penalties account for the majority of these goals.
Below are the goalkeepers who have scored more than 40 goals for their teams:
5. Rene Higuita
Many football fans remember Higuita from the 1995 match between Colombia and England, when he made a scorpion save to keep a ball out of the net. He was well-known in the field for his acrobatic abilities. It was a lot of fun to watch him play. Rene Higuita had a total of 41 goals in his career.
4. Dimitar Ivankov
Dimitar is a Bulgarian goalkeeper who has retired from the game. He had a 16-year successful career. Dimitar has formerly represented Levski Sofia, Kayserispor, and Bursaspor. He's scored 42 goals, the majority of which were penalty kicks.
3. Johnny Vegas
Johnny Vegas is a Peruvian goalkeeper. He's scored 45 goals throughout his career.
2. Jose Luis Chilavert
Jose Luis has played for a number of clubs, including Paraguay, Real Zaragoza, and Strasbourg. He had a total of 67 goals.
1. Rogerio Ceni
With 131 goals, the Brazilian goalie holds the record for most goals scored by a goalkeeper. He scored 70 penalties and 61 free kicks during his career.
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