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Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by Racoon(op): 12:26pm On Mar 05

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjzpGW8rAxc?si=rdQjyieHE8I6ApnY

José René Higuita Zapata born 27 August 1966) is a Colombian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was nicknamed El Loco ("The Madman" ) for his high-risk 'sweeper-keeper' playing style and his flair for the dramatic, and sometimes even scoring goals despite being a goalkeeper.

Some goal keepers are incredible with skills; actions at the goal mouth, dribbling and fanatic fighting spirit. Goal keeper René Higuita, Rogério Ceni and Chuvelert of Uruguay were involved in these incredible stunts but Higuita was the most famous.

Higuita the Columbia goalie continued the reckless stunts until the legendary Cameroonian star - Roger Milla of completely drubbed hoodwinked and embarrassed him during the Italian 1990 world cup.

The rule against back pass was changed after Euro 92 final between Denmark and Germany.The rule was changed to make the game more fluidy.

Before then, it was quite common for teams leading to be passing the ball back to the goalkeeper who could pick it up and roll it to a defender who would pass it to him again and again.

This prevents the opponents from making a play and waste precious time. In Italy, they sometimes continued to do so for as long as 5 or 6 minutes.
"The Many Legendary Football Stunts of Goal keeper José René Higuita Zapata."

Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by Racoon(op): 12:31pm On Mar 05
This man was indeed "the madman" because of the many incredible stunts and spectacular records he has pulled while on the field of play especially in crucial football matches.

Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by Racoon(op): 12:41pm On Mar 05
The complete humiliation he suffered in one of his failed reckless stunt from Roger Milla during the Italian 1990 world cup changed him.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKHA8dZRFLc?si=_VgxDSYdigOKsqac
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by GanagiBitrus:
That goalkeeping stunt with both legs kicking back the ball from goal line...

Crazy stuff.

Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by Authoreety: 2:25pm On Mar 05
Baddessst guy that playeth
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by NameChecker: 2:26pm On Mar 05
At last Onana's role model has been revealed.

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Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by Gadafii: 2:27pm On Mar 05
The scorpion king cheesy



20 more characters khe, I no get anything else to say oo seun
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by SixSeven: 2:28pm On Mar 05
Those who bring artistry to football make it more beautiful to watch but since na technical and technical we wan do, e no go tey wey machine go help us since we feel art is a problem for the game.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRj3dKKp9tI
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by Stephen0mozzy:
Racoon:
The complete humiliation he suffered in one of his failed reckless stunt from Roger Milla during the Italian 1990 world cup changed him.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKHA8dZRFLc?si=_VgxDSYdigOKsqac
But that defender na hindiot for that kain pass na. That was a poor ball.

And that scene isn't any humiliation sef, man lost the ball as the last line of defense. The player nor even dribble am
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by benardtotti(m): 2:31pm On Mar 05
He inspired managers like pep to prefer ball playing goalkeepers, if he was playing during this era he would have been hot cake for European clubs.
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by benardtotti(m): 2:32pm On Mar 05
Stephen0mozzy:
But thay defender day hindiot for that kain pass na. That was a poor ball.

And that scene isn't any humiliation sef, man lost the ball as the last line of defense. The player nor even dribble am
Exactly the defender played rubbish but you cant blame him most players then were used to goalkeepers who stay back and use their hands.
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by Flame333: 2:32pm On Mar 05
Lionel Richie come and see your brother

Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by iHart(m): 2:33pm On Mar 05
How about Chilavet? I don't know if I got the spelling.
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by Bwanasaraw: 2:34pm On Mar 05
Stephen0mozzy:
But thay defender day hindiot for that kain pass na. That was a poor ball.

And that scene isn't any humiliation sef, man lost the ball as the last line of defense. The player nor even dribble am
Exactly. The fault was from the defender not goal keeper.

Thumbs up 👍 to all great goal keepers especially former France goalkeeper Fabian Batez
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by AmishaCandra: 2:34pm On Mar 05
Cool

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Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by geoworldedu: 2:34pm On Mar 05
Abeg, madman is an understatement for this man. I need one strong ogbenge pidgin adjective to qualify him grin
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by Stephen0mozzy: 2:36pm On Mar 05
benardtotti:
Exactly the defender played rubbish but you cant blame him most players then were used to goalkeepers who stay back and use their hands.
Agreed sha... But him team mates supposed know say the guy na werey. They were already playing high field, back pass like that even if keeper plaster goal post is still risky.

Football has generally improved sha
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by Heffalump(m): 2:36pm On Mar 05
Rene played as if he had some supernatural powers behind him. What a legend!
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by geoworldedu: 2:38pm On Mar 05
Stephen0mozzy:
But thay defender day hindiot for that kain pass na. That was a poor ball.

And that scene isn't any humiliation sef, man lost the ball as the last line of defense. The player nor even dribble am
It's not humiliation. This happens with keepers very well.
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by Didijiji: 2:38pm On Mar 05
This one na confirmed were ooooo
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by Feldie: 2:39pm On Mar 05
Might be fun but no top club will risk signing him because his shenanigans might cost them during a match
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by ARISHEM: 2:47pm On Mar 05
It's because of him they change the rules. He can't be doing such rubbish in football of today
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by edgeP(m): 2:49pm On Mar 05
iHart:
How about Chilavet? I don't know if I got the spelling.
Omoh! nah that Chiluvat gangan I respect pass, his freekick nah die, scoring from open play and set piece are other things is good at, his keeping prowess, ball control and put fears on opposing players also stand out couple with his stature ( very wide chest). Another one is that short keeper from Mexico (I have forgotten his name).
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by blowjohn(m): 2:52pm On Mar 05
Brazilian goalkeeper Rogério Ceni holds the world record for the most goals scored by a goalkeeper, netting 129 goals (some sources cite up to 131-132) during his career with São Paulo FC between 1990 and 2015. He was a prolific free-kick and penalty specialist, scoring 59 free kicks and over 60 penalties.
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by Nemesis0147(m): 2:54pm On Mar 05
Has 40 goals in his name
A goalkeeper oh😂
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by fabolouz1(m): 2:57pm On Mar 05
south americans are unique people . jorge campos was another great talent!!
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by muyico(m): 2:57pm On Mar 05
Truly a legendary
Damn caze skill
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by Karleb(m): 3:00pm On Mar 05
This is who Onana thinks he is. cheesy
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by KosiGee(m): 3:09pm On Mar 05
Flame333:
Lionel Richie come and see your brother
I think he looks more like Darryl Jenks (Eriq La Salle) in the movie ‘Coming to America.

Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by WiseBizInvestor(f): 3:09pm On Mar 05
The legendary dribbler Colombian Gollie - Higuita Zapata... What a hero he was in the game of soccer. He dazed many fans with his skills even as a goal keeper. We celebrate this guy... He's one in a million of outfield players in his same role.
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by xynerise: 3:11pm On Mar 05
Racoon:
The complete humiliation he suffered in one of his failed reckless stunt from Roger Milla during the Italian 1990 world cup changed him.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKHA8dZRFLc?si=_VgxDSYdigOKsqac
And that was how Roger Miller got a huge pay from Coca-Cola
Re: Remember The Legendary Colombian "Madman" Dribbler Goal Keeper René Higuita by Love800(m): 3:12pm On Mar 05
Doubt he can try dis in dis era. Football was still at it earliest stages of evolving then.

Even guardiola would not want his goalkeeper to play at this height.
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