Quote Originally Posted by Leftback at Home View Post
GK requirements will depend on what a coach wants in a keeper and what is has on the field in front of him. If he has a soild defense that don't give up too many shots and keeps the attack away from goal than they may prefer keeper with good aerial dominance. If you have a leaky defence then a out & out shot stopper may be required. Also does he want a keeper who can distribute long for quick counters or to hit the head of a strong midfielder or a keeper who can play as an extra ball player when playing out from the back. Keepers with different strengths fit better into certain teams just like any other player.
I would have thought this is the requirements of all keepers. I may be wrong but I would have someone who knows his job and that is to save goals, distribute the ball and organise your defence. No one has answered my question though, who do you rate as a keeper with potential of playing up a division that a club may be interested in other than Kelly or are they all shit.