goalkeeper

noun

The player whose job is to guard the goal and stop the other team from scoring.

Example sentence

“The goalkeeper dived to his left and blocked the penalty kick.”

Casually shortened to 'keeper' in soccer and hockey commentary; American soccer also says 'goalie'. The only soccer player allowed to handle the ball, and only inside the penalty area.

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